The Town FilesMoulton, Alabama
City in Lawrence County · population 3,398 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,900
- Household income
- $57,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 44.0
Moulton is a city of 3,398 people in Lawrence County, Alabama. The median home is worth $123,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 79% of Alabama towns.
How Moulton 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 Moulton is worth $123,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $57,813, which is more affordable than 89% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $655 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moulton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $655 | $834 |
| Median household income | $57,813 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Moulton
| People | Moulton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Moulton
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moulton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 14. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 87 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 22 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 |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Jobs and pay in Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 6,054 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,594 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Moulton itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Moulton
5 public schools with 1,817 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | PK-4 | 694 | 15.1 |
| Lawrence County High School | 9-12 | 628 | 17.4 |
| Moulton Middle School | 5-8 | 495 | 19.0 |
| The Judy Jester Learning Center | 7-12 | — | — |
| Lawrence County Career Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Moulton
- Trinity, AL13.7 mi · 2,526 people · home $283,000
- Decatur, AL17.7 mi · 57,938 people · home $210,200
- Hartselle, AL19.8 mi · 15,455 people · home $203,800
- Priceville, AL23.0 mi · 3,512 people · home $266,400
- Russellville, AL25.4 mi · 10,855 people · home $123,800
- Haleyville, AL26.0 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
- Muscle Shoals, AL26.6 mi · 16,275 people · home $199,700
- Athens, AL27.6 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
Moulton questions
Is Moulton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moulton scores better for retirees than 71% of Alabama towns and quieter than 61%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Moulton?
The median owner-occupied home in Moulton is valued at $123,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,813, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $655 a month.
What is the weather like in Moulton?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Moulton get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moulton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011. 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)