The Town FilesNotasulga, Alabama
Town in Macon County · population 914 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $137,500
- Household income
- $42,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.8
Notasulga is a town of 914 people in Macon County, Alabama. The median home is worth $137,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 93% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 88% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 88% of Alabama towns.
How Notasulga 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 Notasulga is worth $137,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $42,411, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $698 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Notasulga | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $698 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,411 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Notasulga
| People | Notasulga | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Notasulga
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Notasulga since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 18, 1953 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 199 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Macon County since 1996
Macon 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 |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Macon County
Macon County had 4,827 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,933 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Notasulga itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Notasulga
3 public schools with 1,214 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeltown High School | 6-12 | 476 | 19.8 |
| Reeltown Elementary School | PK-5 | 455 | 16.3 |
| Notasulga High School | PK-12 | 283 | 12.9 |
Towns near Notasulga
- Reeltown, AL8.9 mi · 794 people · home $114,200
- Tuskegee, AL9.5 mi · 9,395 people · home $104,800
- Franklin, AL9.8 mi · 590 people · home $77,900
- Auburn, AL10.9 mi · 76,143 people · home $364,800
- Tallassee, AL13.1 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
- Camp Hill, AL16.7 mi · 1,006 people · home $65,000
- Opelika, AL18.4 mi · 30,995 people · home $241,800
- Dadeville, AL19.7 mi · 3,084 people · home $171,600
Notasulga questions
Is Notasulga, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Notasulga scores better for retirees than 88% of Alabama towns and quieter than 93%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Notasulga?
The median owner-occupied home in Notasulga is valued at $137,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,411, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $698 a month.
What is the weather like in Notasulga?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Notasulga get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Notasulga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 18, 1953. 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)