The Town FilesReeltown, Alabama
Community in Tallapoosa County · population 794 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,200
- Household income
- $83,523
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 37.1
Reeltown is a community of 794 people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The median home is worth $114,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Alabama towns, better transit than 90% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 80% of Alabama towns.
How Reeltown 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 Reeltown is worth $114,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $83,523, which is more affordable than 98% of Alabama towns. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reeltown | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $83,523 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in Reeltown
| People | Reeltown | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Reeltown
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reeltown since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 27, 2023 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Tallapoosa County since 1996
Tallapoosa County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County had 13,046 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,093 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Reeltown itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Reeltown
- Tallassee, AL5.1 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
- Franklin, AL8.6 mi · 590 people · home $77,900
- Notasulga, AL8.9 mi · 914 people · home $137,500
- Tuskegee, AL13.4 mi · 9,395 people · home $104,800
- Eclectic, AL13.7 mi · 1,193 people · home $161,800
- Dadeville, AL17.6 mi · 3,084 people · home $171,600
- Camp Hill, AL18.1 mi · 1,006 people · home $65,000
- Emerald Mountain, AL18.2 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
Reeltown questions
Is Reeltown, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reeltown scores better for retirees than 62% of Alabama towns and quieter than 58%. 7.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Reeltown?
The median owner-occupied home in Reeltown is valued at $114,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,523, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Reeltown?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Reeltown get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reeltown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 27, 2023. 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)