The Town FilesMoundville, Alabama
Town in Hale County · population 3,024 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $189,700
- Household income
- $73,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 32.8
Moundville is a town of 3,024 people in Hale County, Alabama. The median home is worth $189,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 86% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Alabama towns.
How Moundville 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 Moundville is worth $189,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $73,036, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $798 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moundville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $798 | $834 |
| Median household income | $73,036 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Moundville
| People | Moundville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Moundville
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 52. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 66 deaths and 1,030 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Hale County since 1996
Hale County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Hale County
Hale County had 2,607 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,126 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Moundville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Moundville
4 public schools with 1,729 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville Elementary School | PK-5 | 604 | 17.8 |
| Big Sandy Elementary | PK-5 | 496 | 16.5 |
| Hale County High School | 9-12 | 366 | 16.6 |
| Hale County Middle School | 6-8 | 263 | 18.8 |
Towns near Moundville
- Cottondale, AL16.9 mi · 3,130 people · home $139,200
- Tuscaloosa, AL17.4 mi · 99,600 people · home $255,500
- Northport, AL18.1 mi · 31,125 people · home $282,600
- Holt, AL18.2 mi · 3,413 people · home $126,900
- Eutaw, AL18.9 mi · 2,937 people · home $99,100
- Brookwood, AL24.0 mi · 2,504 people · home $188,300
- Brent, AL26.6 mi · 2,972 people · home $146,500
- Centreville, AL28.8 mi · 2,800 people · home $161,300
Moundville questions
Is Moundville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moundville scores better for retirees than 26% of Alabama towns and quieter than 51%. 7.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Moundville?
The median owner-occupied home in Moundville is valued at $189,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,036, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $798 a month.
What is the weather like in Moundville?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Moundville get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 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)