The Town FilesSamson, Alabama
Town in Geneva County · population 1,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,100
- Household income
- $33,424
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 40.6
Samson is a town of 1,874 people in Geneva County, Alabama. The median home is worth $91,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Alabama towns, hipper than 84% of Alabama towns, quieter than 82% of Alabama towns.
How Samson 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 Samson is worth $91,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $33,424, which is more affordable than 62% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $762 a month. 53.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Samson | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $762 | $834 |
| Median household income | $33,424 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Samson
| People | Samson | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Samson
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 62.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Samson since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 12, 1980 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 17, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Geneva County since 1996
Geneva County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| 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 Geneva County
Geneva County had 5,471 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,591 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Samson itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Samson
3 public schools with 710 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samson Elementary School | PK-5 | 358 | 15.6 |
| Samson High School | 9-12 | 191 | 17.4 |
| Samson Middle School | 6-8 | 161 | 23.0 |
Towns near Samson
- Kinston, AL10.4 mi · 580 people · home $70,500
- Geneva, AL11.2 mi · 4,245 people · home $100,600
- Opp, AL17.2 mi · 6,771 people · home $115,700
- Florala, AL17.2 mi · 1,923 people · home $91,600
- Paxton, FL18.4 mi · 556 people · home $171,200
- Enterprise, AL18.9 mi · 28,711 people · home $202,900
- New Brockton, AL19.8 mi · 1,428 people · home $207,600
- Babbie, AL20.8 mi · 625 people · home $181,300
Samson questions
Is Samson, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Samson scores better for retirees than 73% of Alabama towns and quieter than 82%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Samson?
The median owner-occupied home in Samson is valued at $91,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,424, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $762 a month.
What is the weather like in Samson?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Samson get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Samson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 12, 1980. 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)