The Town FilesHayneville, Alabama
Town in Lowndes County · population 830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,500
- Household income
- $37,723
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 49.5
Hayneville is a town of 830 people in Lowndes County, Alabama. The median home is worth $103,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Alabama towns, quieter than 94% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Alabama towns.
How Hayneville ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hayneville is worth $103,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $37,723, which is more affordable than 62% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $819 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hayneville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $819 | $834 |
| Median household income | $37,723 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Hayneville
| People | Hayneville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Hayneville
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hayneville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 25, 2012 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 22, 2018.
Severe weather in Lowndes County since 1996
Lowndes County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lowndes County
Lowndes County had 2,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,726 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Hayneville itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Hayneville
6 public schools with 654 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | 9-12 | 186 | 13.3 |
| Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 181 | 16.5 |
| Hayneville Middle School | 6-8 | 157 | 15.7 |
| JacksonSteele Elementary School | PK-5 | 130 | 16.3 |
| Lowndes County Career Technical Center | 9-12 | — | — |
| Project Success Learning Center | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Hayneville
- Mosses, AL5.9 mi · 834 people · home $66,500
- White Hall, AL11.3 mi · 806 people · home —
- Fort Deposit, AL13.6 mi · 1,225 people · home $78,000
- Autaugaville, AL17.9 mi · 795 people · home $144,000
- Prattville, AL19.9 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
- Montgomery, AL21.5 mi · 200,603 people · home $161,900
- Greenville, AL23.7 mi · 7,374 people · home $115,000
- Millbrook, AL25.1 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
Hayneville questions
Is Hayneville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hayneville scores better for retirees than 98% of Alabama towns and quieter than 94%. 27.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.5).
How much does a house cost in Hayneville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hayneville is valued at $103,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,723, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $819 a month.
What is the weather like in Hayneville?
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hayneville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hayneville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 25, 2012. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)