The Town FilesRagland, Alabama
Town in St. Clair County · population 1,693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,300
- Household income
- $37,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 34.1
Ragland is a town of 1,693 people in St. Clair County, Alabama. The median home is worth $109,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 93% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Ragland 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 Ragland is worth $109,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $37,708, which is more affordable than 50% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $522 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ragland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $522 | $834 |
| Median household income | $37,708 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Ragland
| People | Ragland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Ragland
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 0.7 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 Ragland 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 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 51 deaths and 304 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in St. Clair County since 1996
St. Clair County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 26, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4362: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in St. Clair County
St. Clair County had 21,980 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,425 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Ragland itself the ACS puts it at 12.3%.
Public schools in Ragland
1 public school with 399 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragland High School | PK-12 | 399 | 15.3 |
Towns near Ragland
- Ohatchee, AL6.8 mi · 1,157 people · home $197,600
- Ashville, AL9.8 mi · 2,346 people · home $204,900
- Riverside, AL9.9 mi · 2,227 people · home $220,500
- Lincoln, AL11.6 mi · 6,845 people · home $187,200
- Southside, AL11.9 mi · 9,426 people · home $226,500
- Rainbow City, AL12.8 mi · 10,191 people · home $223,000
- Steele, AL13.7 mi · 992 people · home $107,100
- Pell City, AL14.9 mi · 12,939 people · home $249,600
Ragland questions
Is Ragland, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ragland scores better for retirees than 73% of Alabama towns and quieter than 93%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Ragland?
The median owner-occupied home in Ragland is valued at $109,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,708, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $522 a month.
What is the weather like in Ragland?
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 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Ragland get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ragland 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)