The Town FilesJoppa, Alabama
Community in Cullman County · population 556 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $155,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 58
- Median age
- 38.4
Joppa is a community of 556 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $155,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Alabama towns.
How Joppa 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 Joppa is worth $155,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Joppa | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | — | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Joppa
| People | Joppa | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Joppa
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 56.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joppa since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 24 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 378 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1998.
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 Joppa itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Joppa
- Arab, AL3.6 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Baileyton, AL4.3 mi · 649 people · home $89,800
- Fairview, AL8.1 mi · 543 people · home $257,700
- Holly Pond, AL9.8 mi · 851 people · home $200,000
- Eva, AL12.4 mi · 589 people · home $246,500
- Blountsville, AL15.6 mi · 1,826 people · home $130,800
- Snead, AL15.6 mi · 1,032 people · home $175,200
- Douglas, AL15.8 mi · 761 people · home $175,400
Joppa questions
Is Joppa, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Joppa scores better for retirees than 17% of Alabama towns and quieter than 54%. 31.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Joppa?
The median owner-occupied home in Joppa is valued at $155,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Joppa?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Joppa get tornadoes?
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joppa 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)