The Town FilesHolly Pond, Alabama
Town in Cullman County · population 851 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,000
- Household income
- $42,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 39.2
Holly Pond is a town of 851 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $200,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Alabama towns, better for families than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Holly Pond 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 Holly Pond is worth $200,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $42,333, which is more affordable than 6% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 57.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holly Pond | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $740 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,333 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Holly Pond
| People | Holly Pond | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Holly Pond
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Pond since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 23 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 242 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 5.38 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Cullman County since 1996
Cullman County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cullman County
Cullman County had 31,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,811 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Holly Pond itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Holly Pond
2 public schools with 879 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Pond Elementary School | PK-8 | 597 | 18.7 |
| Holly Pond High School | 9-12 | 282 | 15.7 |
Towns near Holly Pond
- Baileyton, AL6.4 mi · 649 people · home $89,800
- Blountsville, AL6.5 mi · 1,826 people · home $130,800
- Fairview, AL6.8 mi · 543 people · home $257,700
- Joppa, AL9.8 mi · 556 people · home $155,900
- Hanceville, AL11.3 mi · 3,217 people · home $169,800
- Cleveland, AL11.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $165,600
- Arab, AL13.0 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Susan Moore, AL13.1 mi · 787 people · home $119,600
Holly Pond questions
Is Holly Pond, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holly Pond scores better for retirees than 9% of Alabama towns and quieter than 62%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Holly Pond?
The median owner-occupied home in Holly Pond is valued at $200,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,333, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Holly Pond?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Holly Pond get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Pond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)