The Town FilesPisgah, Alabama
Town in Jackson County · population 681 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,400
- Household income
- $54,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 57.5
Pisgah is a town of 681 people in Jackson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $134,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 98% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 93% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 90% of Alabama towns.
How Pisgah 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 Pisgah is worth $134,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $54,167, which is more affordable than 74% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $506 a month. 79.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pisgah | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $506 | $834 |
| Median household income | $54,167 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pisgah
| People | Pisgah | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 22.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Pisgah
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 55.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pisgah since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 25. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 38 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 1973.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 28 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 15,446 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,421 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Pisgah itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Pisgah
2 public schools with 760 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah High School | PK-12 | 603 | 20.1 |
| Rosalie Elementary School | PK-8 | 157 | 22.4 |
Towns near Pisgah
- Hollywood, AL7.2 mi · 914 people · home $113,200
- Henagar, AL7.5 mi · 2,292 people · home $144,700
- Sylvania, AL8.8 mi · 1,790 people · home $161,500
- Ider, AL10.1 mi · 735 people · home $162,900
- Section, AL10.6 mi · 756 people · home $156,000
- Powell, AL10.9 mi · 901 people · home $116,400
- Scottsboro, AL11.8 mi · 15,578 people · home $190,400
- Rainsville, AL13.1 mi · 5,505 people · home $230,400
Pisgah questions
Is Pisgah, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pisgah scores better for retirees than 93% of Alabama towns and quieter than 98%. 28.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.5).
How much does a house cost in Pisgah?
The median owner-occupied home in Pisgah is valued at $134,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,167, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $506 a month.
What is the weather like in Pisgah?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Pisgah get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pisgah 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)