The Town FilesOhatchee, Alabama
Town in Calhoun County · population 1,157 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,600
- Household income
- $76,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 56.3
Ohatchee is a town of 1,157 people in Calhoun County, Alabama. The median home is worth $197,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Alabama towns, quieter than 90% of Alabama towns.
How Ohatchee 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 Ohatchee is worth $197,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $76,667, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $796 a month. 89.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ohatchee | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $796 | $834 |
| Median household income | $76,667 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Ohatchee
| People | Ohatchee | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Ohatchee
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 0.1 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
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ohatchee since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 50 deaths and 317 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 43,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,354 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Ohatchee itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Ohatchee
2 public schools with 843 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohatchee Elementary School | PK-6 | 460 | 17.7 |
| Ohatchee High School | 7-12 | 383 | 16.0 |
Towns near Ohatchee
- Ragland, AL6.8 mi · 1,693 people · home $109,300
- Southside, AL7.0 mi · 9,426 people · home $226,500
- Alexandria, AL9.2 mi · 4,032 people · home $197,700
- Rainbow City, AL10.1 mi · 10,191 people · home $223,000
- Saks, AL11.4 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Glencoe, AL12.2 mi · 5,372 people · home $206,100
- Weaver, AL12.8 mi · 3,339 people · home $162,300
- West End-Cobb Town, AL13.0 mi · 3,128 people · home $83,900
Ohatchee questions
Is Ohatchee, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ohatchee scores better for retirees than 19% of Alabama towns and quieter than 90%. 30.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Ohatchee?
The median owner-occupied home in Ohatchee is valued at $197,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,667, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $796 a month.
What is the weather like in Ohatchee?
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 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Ohatchee get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ohatchee 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)