The Town FilesPrattville, Alabama
City in Autauga County · population 37,781 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $214,600
- Household income
- $81,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 36.9
Prattville is a city of 37,781 people in Autauga County, Alabama. The median home is worth $214,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 95% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Prattville 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 Prattville is worth $214,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $81,337, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,313 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prattville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,313 | $834 |
| Median household income | $81,337 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Prattville
| People | Prattville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Prattville
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prattville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 17, 2008 about 0.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 90 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Autauga County since 1996
Autauga County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: 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 Autauga County
Autauga County had 12,383 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,826 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Prattville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Prattville
10 public schools with 6,100 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville High School | 9-12 | 1,845 | 20.7 |
| Daniel Pratt Elementary School | 1-6 | 1,045 | 17.4 |
| Prattville Junior High School | 7-8 | 971 | 19.4 |
| Prattville Primary School | 1-2 | 686 | 17.6 |
| Prattville Intermediate School | 5-6 | 579 | 18.1 |
| Prattville Elementary School | 3-4 | 561 | 17.5 |
| Prattville Kindergarten School | PK-K | 413 | 14.8 |
| Autauga County Technology Center | 9-12 | — | — |
| Louise M Smith Development Center | 12-12 | — | — |
| Autauga County Alternative School | 3-12 | — | — |
Towns near Prattville
- Millbrook, AL5.7 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Pine Level, AL9.0 mi · 4,885 people · home $240,300
- Montgomery, AL12.7 mi · 200,603 people · home $161,900
- Holtville, AL14.4 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
- Wetumpka, AL15.6 mi · 7,220 people · home $203,900
- Redland, AL18.0 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Emerald Mountain, AL20.7 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
- Pike Road, AL22.8 mi · 9,439 people · home $381,600
Prattville questions
Is Prattville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prattville scores better for retirees than 44% of Alabama towns and quieter than 6%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Prattville?
The median owner-occupied home in Prattville is valued at $214,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,337, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,313 a month.
What is the weather like in Prattville?
July highs average 93.7°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Prattville get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prattville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 17, 2008. 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)