The Town FilesJemison, Alabama
City in Chilton County · population 2,642 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,000
- Household income
- $65,800
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 33.4
Jemison is a city of 2,642 people in Chilton County, Alabama. The median home is worth $170,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250).
How Jemison 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 Jemison is worth $170,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $65,800, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,106 a month. 79.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jemison | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $834 |
| Median household income | $65,800 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jemison
| People | Jemison | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Jemison
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jemison since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 25, 2021 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Chilton County since 1996
Chilton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chilton County
Chilton County had 9,143 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,595 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Jemison itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Jemison
4 public schools with 2,253 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison Elementary School | PK-3 | 759 | 15.8 |
| Jemison High School | 9-12 | 685 | 22.1 |
| Jemison Intermediate School | 4-6 | 455 | 22.8 |
| Jemison Middle School | 7-8 | 354 | 18.6 |
Towns near Jemison
- Calera, AL10.5 mi · 16,494 people · home $235,300
- Clanton, AL10.9 mi · 8,768 people · home $166,300
- Montevallo, AL12.6 mi · 7,229 people · home $220,700
- Columbiana, AL16.7 mi · 4,462 people · home $259,500
- Alabaster, AL17.6 mi · 33,284 people · home $261,700
- Centreville, AL23.1 mi · 2,800 people · home $161,300
- Helena, AL23.4 mi · 20,914 people · home $330,700
- Chelsea, AL24.1 mi · 14,982 people · home $360,000
Jemison questions
Is Jemison, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jemison scores better for retirees than 20% of Alabama towns and quieter than 59%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Jemison?
The median owner-occupied home in Jemison is valued at $170,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,800, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,106 a month.
What is the weather like in Jemison?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Jemison get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jemison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 25, 2021. 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)