The Town FilesMcKenzie, Alabama
Town in Butler County · population 507 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $80,600
- Household income
- $31,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.5
McKenzie is a town of 507 people in Butler County, Alabama. The median home is worth $80,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 85% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 77% of Alabama towns.
How McKenzie 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 McKenzie is worth $80,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $31,250, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $573 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | McKenzie | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $573 | $834 |
| Median household income | $31,250 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McKenzie
| People | McKenzie | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in McKenzie
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 61.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKenzie since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 10, 2024 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 6,789 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,927 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in McKenzie itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in McKenzie
1 public school with 467 students, about 21.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie High School | PK-12 | 467 | 21.2 |
Towns near McKenzie
- Georgiana, AL6.5 mi · 1,324 people · home $69,100
- Evergreen, AL16.7 mi · 3,520 people · home $98,700
- Greenville, AL21.2 mi · 7,374 people · home $115,000
- Andalusia, AL22.0 mi · 8,805 people · home $153,200
- Brantley, AL27.7 mi · 825 people · home $142,200
- Babbie, AL29.3 mi · 625 people · home $181,300
- Luverne, AL29.4 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
McKenzie questions
Is McKenzie, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McKenzie scores better for retirees than 85% of Alabama towns and quieter than 71%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in McKenzie?
The median owner-occupied home in McKenzie is valued at $80,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,250, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $573 a month.
What is the weather like in McKenzie?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does McKenzie get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKenzie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 10, 2024. 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)