The Town FilesLeroy, Alabama
Community in Washington County · population 766 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,500
- Household income
- $93,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.6
Leroy is a community of 766 people in Washington County, Alabama. The median home is worth $219,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 87% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 87% of Alabama towns.
How Leroy 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 Leroy is worth $219,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $93,036, which is more affordable than 77% of Alabama towns. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leroy | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $93,036 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leroy
| People | Leroy | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 38.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Leroy
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1984 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 17, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 5,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,857 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Leroy itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Leroy
1 public school with 450 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy High School | PK-12 | 450 | 17.3 |
Towns near Leroy
- Jackson, AL5.5 mi · 4,748 people · home $130,900
- Chatom, AL16.2 mi · 1,104 people · home $174,100
- Grove Hill, AL18.3 mi · 1,818 people · home $126,800
- Mount Vernon, AL28.2 mi · 1,354 people · home $111,900
Leroy questions
Is Leroy, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leroy scores better for retirees than 65% of Alabama towns and quieter than 87%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Leroy?
The median owner-occupied home in Leroy is valued at $219,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,036, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Leroy?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Leroy get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1984. 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)