The Town FilesJacksonville, Alabama
City in Calhoun County · population 14,385 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,500
- Household income
- $51,814
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 25.6
Jacksonville is a city of 14,385 people in Calhoun County, Alabama. The median home is worth $185,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Alabama towns, hipper than 94% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville is worth $185,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $51,814, which is more affordable than 19% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 50.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jacksonville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $820 | $834 |
| Median household income | $51,814 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Jacksonville
| People | Jacksonville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Jacksonville
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 57.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 36 deaths and 233 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 7, 1985.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 43,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,354 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Jacksonville itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Jacksonville
5 public schools with 2,568 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Stone Elementary School | PK-6 | 941 | 19.2 |
| Jacksonville High School | 7-12 | 776 | 16.2 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | PK-6 | 463 | 16.5 |
| Pleasant Valley High School | 7-12 | 388 | 16.2 |
| Calhoun County Career Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Jacksonville
- Weaver, AL4.7 mi · 3,339 people · home $162,300
- Alexandria, AL7.5 mi · 4,032 people · home $197,700
- Saks, AL8.9 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Anniston, AL10.0 mi · 21,564 people · home $158,800
- Choccolocco, AL10.2 mi · 2,838 people · home $262,900
- Piedmont, AL11.4 mi · 4,787 people · home $114,800
- West End-Cobb Town, AL13.0 mi · 3,128 people · home $83,900
- Hokes Bluff, AL13.9 mi · 4,446 people · home $196,400
Jacksonville questions
Is Jacksonville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jacksonville scores better for retirees than 6% of Alabama towns and quieter than 6%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.6).
How much does a house cost in Jacksonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Jacksonville is valued at $185,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,814, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Jacksonville?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Jacksonville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksonville 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)