The Town FilesMunford, Alabama
Town in Talladega County · population 1,351 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,200
- Household income
- $42,284
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 46.7
Munford is a town of 1,351 people in Talladega County, Alabama. The median home is worth $78,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 83% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Alabama towns, quieter than 79% of Alabama towns.
How Munford 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 Munford is worth $78,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $42,284, which is more affordable than 94% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $778 a month. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Munford | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $778 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,284 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Munford
| People | Munford | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Munford
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Munford since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 92 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 24, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Talladega County since 1996
Talladega County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Talladega County
Talladega County had 31,690 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Munford itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Munford
3 public schools with 1,431 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford Elementary School | PK-5 | 748 | 17.8 |
| Munford High School | 9-12 | 398 | 18.1 |
| Munford Middle School | 6-8 | 285 | 20.4 |
Towns near Munford
- Oxford, AL6.8 mi · 22,069 people · home $170,900
- Hobson City, AL8.8 mi · 759 people · home $108,200
- West End-Cobb Town, AL9.6 mi · 3,128 people · home $83,900
- Lincoln, AL10.7 mi · 6,845 people · home $187,200
- Talladega, AL10.7 mi · 15,861 people · home $121,900
- Anniston, AL13.0 mi · 21,564 people · home $158,800
- Saks, AL13.9 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Riverside, AL15.7 mi · 2,227 people · home $220,500
Munford questions
Is Munford, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Munford scores better for retirees than 4% of Alabama towns and quieter than 79%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Munford?
The median owner-occupied home in Munford is valued at $78,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,284, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $778 a month.
What is the weather like in Munford?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Munford get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Munford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 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)