The Town FilesMarbury, Alabama
Community in Autauga County · population 1,427 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,600
- Household income
- $83,558
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 32.8
Marbury is a community of 1,427 people in Autauga County, Alabama. The median home is worth $179,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 96% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 86% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 81% of Alabama towns.
How Marbury 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 Marbury is worth $179,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $83,558, which is more affordable than 89% of Alabama towns. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marbury | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $83,558 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.6% | — |
Who lives in Marbury
| People | Marbury | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Marbury
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marbury since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Autauga County since 1996
Autauga 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 |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: 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 Autauga County
Autauga County had 12,383 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,826 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Marbury itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Marbury
2 public schools with 1,020 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbena High School | PK-12 | 575 | 17.4 |
| Marbury Middle School | 6-8 | 445 | 19.3 |
Towns near Marbury
- Pine Level, AL6.5 mi · 4,885 people · home $240,300
- Deatsville, AL7.2 mi · 1,679 people · home $246,600
- Holtville, AL8.4 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
- Elmore, AL10.8 mi · 1,280 people · home $107,500
- Millbrook, AL13.0 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Coosada, AL14.6 mi · 1,217 people · home $169,900
- Clanton, AL15.0 mi · 8,768 people · home $166,300
- Prattville, AL15.5 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
Marbury questions
Is Marbury, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marbury scores better for retirees than 4% of Alabama towns and quieter than 75%. 8.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Marbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Marbury is valued at $179,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,558, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Marbury?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Marbury get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. 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)