The Town FilesLynn, Alabama
Town in Winston County · population 610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,100
- Household income
- $44,010
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 52.9
Lynn is a town of 610 people in Winston County, Alabama. The median home is worth $65,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 83% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Lynn 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 Lynn is worth $65,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $44,010, which is more affordable than 97% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $770 a month. 82.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lynn | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $770 | $834 |
| Median household income | $44,010 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Lynn
| People | Lynn | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Lynn
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 66.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynn since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 28 deaths and 272 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 1982.
Severe weather in Winston County since 1996
Winston County has been included in 25 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winston County
Winston County had 7,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,725 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Lynn itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Lynn
2 public schools with 409 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn High School | 5-12 | 248 | 19.1 |
| Lynn Elementary School | PK-4 | 161 | 17.9 |
Towns near Lynn
- Double Springs, AL11.1 mi · 1,119 people · home $153,500
- Carbon Hill, AL11.3 mi · 1,769 people · home $61,100
- Haleyville, AL12.8 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
- Brilliant, AL12.8 mi · 845 people · home $47,200
- Winfield, AL16.3 mi · 4,845 people · home $165,500
- Bear Creek, AL16.6 mi · 1,047 people · home $96,900
- Guin, AL20.9 mi · 2,195 people · home $112,000
- Jasper, AL21.5 mi · 14,572 people · home $215,700
Lynn questions
Is Lynn, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynn scores better for retirees than 24% of Alabama towns and quieter than 83%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.9).
How much does a house cost in Lynn?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynn is valued at $65,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,010, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $770 a month.
What is the weather like in Lynn?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Lynn get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)