The Town FilesSatsuma, Alabama
City in Mobile County · population 6,749 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,400
- Household income
- $101,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 48.1
Satsuma is a city of 6,749 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $219,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 95% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 90% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 89% of Alabama towns.
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Mildest Winters
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Alabama
- #10 in The 18 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Alabama
- #12 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Alabama
- #12 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Alabama
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Satsuma 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 Satsuma is worth $219,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $101,042, which is more affordable than 86% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,300 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Satsuma | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,300 | $834 |
| Median household income | $101,042 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Satsuma
| People | Satsuma | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Satsuma
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 42.5°F. About 60.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Satsuma since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1997 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Satsuma itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Satsuma
2 public schools with 1,494 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Lee Elementary | PK-6 | 763 | 18.2 |
| Satsuma High School | 7-12 | 731 | 17.4 |
Towns near Satsuma
- Saraland, AL2.8 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Chickasaw, AL6.0 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Prichard, AL7.1 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Semmes, AL11.7 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Mobile, AL13.4 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Spanish Fort, AL15.0 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Bay Minette, AL16.2 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
- Daphne, AL19.5 mi · 27,462 people · home $323,400
Satsuma questions
Is Satsuma, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Satsuma scores better for retirees than 65% of Alabama towns and quieter than 24%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Satsuma?
The median owner-occupied home in Satsuma is valued at $219,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,042, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,300 a month.
What is the weather like in Satsuma?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 42.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Satsuma get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Satsuma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 1997. 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)