The Town FilesSardis City, Alabama
Town in Etowah County · population 1,814 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $225,700
- Household income
- $67,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 42.6
Sardis City is a town of 1,814 people in Etowah County, Alabama. The median home is worth $225,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more of a college town than 88% of Alabama towns, better transit than 86% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 84% of Alabama towns.
How Sardis City 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 Sardis City is worth $225,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $67,721, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 91.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sardis City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $862 | $834 |
| Median household income | $67,721 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sardis City
| People | Sardis City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Sardis City
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sardis City since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 24, 2010 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2003.
Severe weather in Etowah County since 1996
Etowah County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Etowah County
Etowah County had 33,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,564 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Sardis City itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Sardis City
2 public schools with 978 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis High School | 9-12 | 585 | 18.3 |
| Sardis Middle School | 6-8 | 393 | 20.7 |
Towns near Sardis City
- Boaz, AL2.8 mi · 10,107 people · home $199,200
- Whitesboro, AL3.5 mi · 2,113 people · home $154,400
- Carlisle-Rockledge, AL4.0 mi · 2,167 people · home $115,900
- New Union, AL6.8 mi · 1,019 people · home $168,000
- Egypt, AL7.2 mi · 845 people · home $207,600
- Albertville, AL8.2 mi · 22,386 people · home $188,400
- Reece City, AL8.2 mi · 615 people · home $153,800
- Bristow Cove, AL8.2 mi · 624 people · home —
Sardis City questions
Is Sardis City, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sardis City scores better for retirees than 84% of Alabama towns and quieter than 44%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Sardis City?
The median owner-occupied home in Sardis City is valued at $225,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,721, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in Sardis City?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Sardis City get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sardis City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 24, 2010. 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)