The Town FilesRogersville, Alabama
Town in Lauderdale County · population 1,286 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,800
- Household income
- $66,127
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 36.8
Rogersville is a town of 1,286 people in Lauderdale County, Alabama. The median home is worth $185,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 90% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 80% of Alabama towns.
How Rogersville 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 Rogersville is worth $185,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $66,127, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $912 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogersville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $912 | $834 |
| Median household income | $66,127 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Rogersville
| People | Rogersville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Rogersville
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogersville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 8, 2024 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on May 20, 2025.
Severe weather in Lauderdale County since 1996
Lauderdale County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County had 30,845 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,767 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Rogersville itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Rogersville
2 public schools with 1,285 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale Elementary School | PK-6 | 723 | 19.5 |
| Lauderdale County High School | 7-12 | 562 | 19.4 |
Towns near Rogersville
- Lexington, AL10.4 mi · 727 people · home $202,400
- Courtland, AL11.2 mi · 583 people · home —
- Town Creek, AL12.9 mi · 1,052 people · home $118,000
- Killen, AL14.1 mi · 1,034 people · home $175,000
- Leighton, AL16.5 mi · 665 people · home —
- Minor Hill, TN17.3 mi · 504 people · home $172,900
- St. Joseph, TN18.8 mi · 790 people · home $171,300
- Athens, AL19.2 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
Rogersville questions
Is Rogersville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogersville scores better for retirees than 80% of Alabama towns and quieter than 74%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Rogersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogersville is valued at $185,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,127, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $912 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogersville?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Rogersville get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 8, 2024. 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)