The Town FilesSlocomb, Alabama
City in Geneva County · population 2,082 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,100
- Household income
- $38,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 46.0
Slocomb is a city of 2,082 people in Geneva County, Alabama. The median home is worth $109,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 95% of Alabama towns, better for families than 81% of Alabama towns.
How Slocomb 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 Slocomb is worth $109,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $38,056, which is more affordable than 50% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $773 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Slocomb | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $773 | $834 |
| Median household income | $38,056 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Slocomb
| People | Slocomb | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Slocomb
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
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Slocomb since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 10, 2025 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2004.
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 Slocomb itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Slocomb
3 public schools with 1,224 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | PK-5 | 577 | 18.0 |
| Slocomb High School | 9-12 | 361 | 18.1 |
| Slocomb Middle School | 6-8 | 286 | 19.1 |
Towns near Slocomb
- Malvern, AL5.0 mi · 1,536 people · home $129,400
- Hartford, AL5.5 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- Taylor, AL8.3 mi · 2,262 people · home $134,200
- Rehobeth, AL9.4 mi · 1,791 people · home $242,900
- Graceville, FL11.7 mi · 2,153 people · home $120,600
- Daleville, AL14.1 mi · 4,866 people · home $126,000
- Dothan, AL14.1 mi · 71,072 people · home $194,000
- Pinckard, AL14.7 mi · 582 people · home $158,900
Slocomb questions
Is Slocomb, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Slocomb scores better for retirees than 75% of Alabama towns and quieter than 45%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Slocomb?
The median owner-occupied home in Slocomb is valued at $109,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,056, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $773 a month.
What is the weather like in Slocomb?
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 Slocomb get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Slocomb since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 10, 2025. 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)