The Town FilesMidland City, Alabama
City in Dale County · population 2,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,400
- Household income
- $28,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 35.8
Midland City is a city of 2,239 people in Dale County, Alabama. The median home is worth $150,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 76% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Midland City 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 Midland City is worth $150,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $28,438, which is more affordable than 3% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $609 a month. 26.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midland City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $609 | $834 |
| Median household income | $28,438 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 26.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midland City
| People | Midland City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Midland City
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 53.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland City since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 29, 1973 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Dale County since 1996
Dale County has been included in 33 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Dale County
Dale County had 18,260 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,321 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Midland City itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Midland City
2 public schools with 883 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland City Elementary School | PK-4 | 457 | 19.0 |
| Dale County High School | 9-12 | 426 | 15.8 |
Towns near Midland City
- Pinckard, AL2.6 mi · 582 people · home $158,900
- Grimes, AL2.8 mi · 573 people · home $105,100
- Newton, AL5.9 mi · 1,607 people · home $89,500
- Dothan, AL7.6 mi · 71,072 people · home $194,000
- Headland, AL8.5 mi · 4,973 people · home $219,600
- Kinsey, AL9.5 mi · 2,203 people · home $132,000
- Taylor, AL10.2 mi · 2,262 people · home $134,200
- Newville, AL11.8 mi · 544 people · home $107,800
Midland City questions
Is Midland City, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midland City scores better for retirees than 43% of Alabama towns and quieter than 30%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Midland City?
The median owner-occupied home in Midland City is valued at $150,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,438, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $609 a month.
What is the weather like in Midland City?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Midland City get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midland City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 29, 1973. 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)