The Town FilesIder, Alabama
Town in DeKalb County · population 735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,900
- Household income
- $54,444
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 48.3
Ider is a town of 735 people in DeKalb County, Alabama. The median home is worth $162,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 81% of Alabama towns.
How Ider 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 Ider is worth $162,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $54,444, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ider | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $760 | $834 |
| Median household income | $54,444 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ider
| People | Ider | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Ider
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ider since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 25. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 43 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 15, 2011.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 23,367 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,391 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Ider itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Ider
2 public schools with 700 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ider School | PK-12 | 593 | 16.0 |
| Flat Rock School | PK-8 | 107 | 15.3 |
Towns near Ider
- Henagar, AL6.1 mi · 2,292 people · home $144,700
- Pisgah, AL10.1 mi · 681 people · home $134,400
- Valley Head, AL10.4 mi · 577 people · home $59,800
- Sylvania, AL12.4 mi · 1,790 people · home $161,500
- Stevenson, AL14.6 mi · 1,955 people · home $156,900
- Trenton, GA14.9 mi · 2,195 people · home $166,000
- Hollywood, AL16.9 mi · 914 people · home $113,200
- Fort Payne, AL17.0 mi · 14,877 people · home $157,000
Ider questions
Is Ider, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ider scores better for retirees than 21% of Alabama towns and quieter than 81%. 27.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Ider?
The median owner-occupied home in Ider is valued at $162,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,444, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in Ider?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Ider get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ider since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 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)