The Town FilesPhil Campbell, Alabama
Town in Franklin County · population 992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,600
- Household income
- $42,969
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 39.2
Phil Campbell is a town of 992 people in Franklin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $113,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250).
How Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell is worth $113,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $42,969, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $644 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Phil Campbell | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $644 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,969 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Phil Campbell
| People | Phil Campbell | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Phil Campbell
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Phil Campbell since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 18. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 46 deaths and 123 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 27, 1996.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 10,956 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,266 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Phil Campbell itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Phil Campbell
3 public schools with 1,081 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | PK-6 | 450 | 18.0 |
| Phil Campbell High School | 7-12 | 406 | 16.2 |
| East Franklin Junior High School | PK-9 | 225 | 16.1 |
Towns near Phil Campbell
- Bear Creek, AL6.6 mi · 1,047 people · home $96,900
- Hackleburg, AL9.0 mi · 1,425 people · home $104,700
- Haleyville, AL9.6 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
- Russellville, AL10.7 mi · 10,855 people · home $123,800
- Littleville, AL17.0 mi · 1,038 people · home $142,400
- Hamilton, AL21.0 mi · 7,042 people · home $106,300
- Lynn, AL22.2 mi · 610 people · home $65,100
- Brilliant, AL22.8 mi · 845 people · home $47,200
Phil Campbell questions
Is Phil Campbell, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Phil Campbell scores better for retirees than 21% of Alabama towns and quieter than 53%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Phil Campbell?
The median owner-occupied home in Phil Campbell is valued at $113,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,969, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $644 a month.
What is the weather like in Phil Campbell?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Phil Campbell get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Phil Campbell 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)