The Town FilesLuverne, Alabama
City in Crenshaw County · population 2,765 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,100
- Household income
- $43,269
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.3
Luverne is a city of 2,765 people in Crenshaw County, Alabama. The median home is worth $170,100, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Alabama towns, better transit than 78% of Alabama towns.
How Luverne 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 Luverne is worth $170,100, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $43,269, which is more affordable than 14% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $629 a month. 53.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Luverne | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $629 | $834 |
| Median household income | $43,269 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Luverne
| People | Luverne | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Luverne
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 38.8°F. About 54.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luverne since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 4, 2015 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Crenshaw County since 1996
Crenshaw County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County had 3,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,253 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Luverne itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Luverne
2 public schools with 776 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne High School | PK-12 | 776 | 15.5 |
| Crenshaw County Career Academy | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Luverne
- Troy, AL18.6 mi · 17,727 people · home $231,400
- Greenville, AL23.2 mi · 7,374 people · home $115,000
- Elba, AL23.7 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
Luverne questions
Is Luverne, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Luverne scores better for retirees than 88% of Alabama towns and quieter than 66%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Luverne?
The median owner-occupied home in Luverne is valued at $170,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,269, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $629 a month.
What is the weather like in Luverne?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 38.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Luverne get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luverne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 4, 2015. 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)