The Town FilesLexington, Alabama
Town in Lauderdale County · population 727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,400
- Household income
- $57,356
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 32.5
Lexington is a town of 727 people in Lauderdale County, Alabama. The median home is worth $202,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Alabama towns, better for families than 75% of Alabama towns.
How Lexington 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 Lexington is worth $202,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $57,356, which is more affordable than 23% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $642 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $642 | $834 |
| Median household income | $57,356 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 35.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 18, 1995 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1984.
Severe weather in Lauderdale County since 1996
Lauderdale County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County had 30,845 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,767 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Lexington
2 public schools with 830 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Elementary School | PK-6 | 443 | 17.7 |
| Lexington High School | 7-12 | 387 | 16.8 |
Towns near Lexington
- St. Joseph, TN8.9 mi · 790 people · home $171,300
- Loretto, TN9.2 mi · 1,739 people · home $161,900
- Rogersville, AL10.4 mi · 1,286 people · home $185,800
- Killen, AL11.2 mi · 1,034 people · home $175,000
- Minor Hill, TN13.8 mi · 504 people · home $172,900
- St. Florian, AL15.4 mi · 584 people · home $314,000
- Florence, AL18.7 mi · 40,184 people · home $196,300
- Underwood-Petersville, AL19.3 mi · 3,051 people · home $142,900
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 90% of Alabama towns and quieter than 62%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $202,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,356, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $642 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 18, 1995. 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)