The Town FilesSemmes, Alabama
City in Mobile County · population 4,941 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,600
- Household income
- $66,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 44.5
Semmes is a city of 4,941 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $215,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 76% of Alabama towns.
How Semmes 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 Semmes is worth $215,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $66,417, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,057 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Semmes | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,057 | $834 |
| Median household income | $66,417 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Semmes
| People | Semmes | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Semmes
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 67.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Semmes since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 3, 1968 about 7.8 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 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 27, 1973.
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 Semmes itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Semmes
5 public schools with 5,036 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary G Montgomery High School | 9-12 | 1,918 | 17.4 |
| Semmes Middle School | 6-8 | 1,259 | 19.1 |
| Allentown Elementary School | PK-5 | 793 | 19.8 |
| Semmes Elementary School | PK-5 | 547 | 18.9 |
| J E Turner Elementary | PK-5 | 519 | 17.9 |
Towns near Semmes
- Prichard, AL7.1 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Saraland, AL9.1 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Chickasaw, AL10.1 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Satsuma, AL11.7 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Mobile, AL12.1 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Tillmans Corner, AL15.0 mi · 17,731 people · home $166,700
- Theodore, AL18.1 mi · 6,270 people · home $154,900
- Citronelle, AL20.8 mi · 3,946 people · home $193,500
Semmes questions
Is Semmes, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Semmes scores better for retirees than 55% of Alabama towns and quieter than 45%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Semmes?
The median owner-occupied home in Semmes is valued at $215,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,417, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,057 a month.
What is the weather like in Semmes?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Semmes get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Semmes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 3, 1968. 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)