The Town FilesLineville, Alabama
City in Clay County · population 2,489 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,500
- Household income
- $38,302
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 53.4
Lineville is a city of 2,489 people in Clay County, Alabama. The median home is worth $175,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Alabama towns, quieter than 79% of Alabama towns.
How Lineville 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 Lineville is worth $175,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $38,302, which is more affordable than 7% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $658 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lineville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $658 | $834 |
| Median household income | $38,302 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Lineville
| People | Lineville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Lineville
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lineville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 1, 1953 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 18, 1978.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 Clay County
Clay County had 4,241 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,540 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Lineville itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Lineville
3 public schools with 1,307 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School of Clay County | 9-12 | 546 | 17.6 |
| Lineville Elementary School | PK-6 | 477 | 14.9 |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | 7-8 | 284 | 17.8 |
Towns near Lineville
- Ashland, AL5.6 mi · 1,984 people · home $159,300
- Wedowee, AL15.4 mi · 737 people · home $179,700
- Hollis Crossroads, AL16.1 mi · 665 people · home $120,600
- Wadley, AL16.9 mi · 659 people · home $198,600
- Munford, AL18.9 mi · 1,351 people · home $78,200
- New Site, AL19.9 mi · 773 people · home $171,900
- Oxford, AL20.7 mi · 22,069 people · home $170,900
- Talladega, AL21.7 mi · 15,861 people · home $121,900
Lineville questions
Is Lineville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lineville scores better for retirees than 89% of Alabama towns and quieter than 79%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.4).
How much does a house cost in Lineville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lineville is valued at $175,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,302, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $658 a month.
What is the weather like in Lineville?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Lineville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lineville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 1, 1953. 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)