The Town FilesPrichard, Alabama
City in Mobile County · population 19,322 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,700
- Household income
- $36,588
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 38.8
Prichard is a city of 19,322 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $85,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more seaside character than 95% of Alabama towns, better transit than 95% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Prichard 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 Prichard is worth $85,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $36,588, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prichard | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $922 | $834 |
| Median household income | $36,588 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Prichard
| People | Prichard | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Prichard
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 67.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prichard since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1997 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 8, 1985.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Prichard itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in Prichard
8 public schools with 3,422 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattie T Blount High School | 9-12 | 1,105 | 18.7 |
| CF Vigor High School | 9-12 | 607 | 16.0 |
| CollinsRhodes Elementary School | PK-5 | 591 | 19.7 |
| Indian Springs Elementary School | PK-5 | 343 | 18.1 |
| WD Robbins Elementary School | PK-5 | 278 | 21.4 |
| Grant Elementary School | PK-5 | 261 | 17.4 |
| Whitley Elementary School | PK-5 | 237 | 15.8 |
| TL Faulkner School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Prichard
- Chickasaw, AL3.1 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Saraland, AL5.8 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Semmes, AL7.1 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Satsuma, AL7.1 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Mobile, AL7.4 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Tillmans Corner, AL14.1 mi · 17,731 people · home $166,700
- Spanish Fort, AL16.1 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Theodore, AL16.6 mi · 6,270 people · home $154,900
Prichard questions
Is Prichard, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prichard scores better for retirees than 8% of Alabama towns and quieter than 5%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Prichard?
The median owner-occupied home in Prichard is valued at $85,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,588, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Prichard?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Prichard get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prichard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 1997. 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)