The Town FilesMillport, Alabama
Town in Lamar County · population 1,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,400
- Household income
- $76,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 30.5
Millport is a town of 1,010 people in Lamar County, Alabama. The median home is worth $104,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 99% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 95% of Alabama towns, quieter than 94% of Alabama towns.
How Millport 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 Millport is worth $104,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $76,875, which is more affordable than 98% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $650 a month. 67.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millport | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $650 | $834 |
| Median household income | $76,875 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Millport
| People | Millport | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 34.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Millport
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millport since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 24, 2001 about 3.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 23, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 26 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 |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lamar County
Lamar County had 3,403 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,837 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Millport itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Millport
1 public school with 615 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lamar School | PK-12 | 615 | 17.6 |
Towns near Millport
- Reform, AL12.8 mi · 1,520 people · home $102,700
- Vernon, AL14.1 mi · 1,921 people · home $103,800
- New Hope, MS16.5 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Caledonia, MS16.6 mi · 1,135 people · home $203,300
- Fayette, AL17.3 mi · 4,285 people · home $122,000
- Columbus, MS19.0 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Gordo, AL19.2 mi · 1,628 people · home $118,900
- Carrollton, AL20.3 mi · 1,023 people · home $145,800
Millport questions
Is Millport, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millport scores better for retirees than 70% of Alabama towns and quieter than 94%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.5).
How much does a house cost in Millport?
The median owner-occupied home in Millport is valued at $104,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,875, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $650 a month.
What is the weather like in Millport?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Millport get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 24, 2001. 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)