The Town FilesRock Mills, Alabama
Community in Randolph County · population 603 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $74,100
- Household income
- $25,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 45.6
Rock Mills is a community of 603 people in Randolph County, Alabama. The median home is worth $74,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks hipper than 90% of Alabama towns.
How Rock Mills 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 Rock Mills is worth $74,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $25,071, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rock Mills | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $25,071 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rock Mills
| People | Rock Mills | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | — min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Rock Mills
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rock Mills since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 26, 1974 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 19, 2003.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 25 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 |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 4,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,183 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Rock Mills itself the ACS puts it at 10.8%.
Towns near Rock Mills
- Roanoke, AL5.2 mi · 5,311 people · home $154,300
- Franklin, GA13.4 mi · 950 people · home $366,700
- Wedowee, AL15.7 mi · 737 people · home $179,700
- LaGrange, GA16.8 mi · 30,858 people · home $216,300
- Wadley, AL16.8 mi · 659 people · home $198,600
- La Fayette, AL19.3 mi · 2,684 people · home $85,900
- West Point, GA19.8 mi · 3,719 people · home $199,500
- Lanett, AL21.2 mi · 6,970 people · home $95,600
Rock Mills questions
Is Rock Mills, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rock Mills scores better for retirees than 54% of Alabama towns and quieter than 45%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Rock Mills?
The median owner-occupied home in Rock Mills is valued at $74,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,071, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Rock Mills?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Rock Mills get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rock Mills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 26, 1974. 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)