The Town FilesStevenson, Alabama
Town in Jackson County · population 1,955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,900
- Household income
- $53,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.8
Stevenson is a town of 1,955 people in Jackson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $156,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Alabama towns, quieter than 84% of Alabama towns, hipper than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Stevenson 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 Stevenson is worth $156,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $53,958, which is more affordable than 50% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 57.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stevenson | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $917 | $834 |
| Median household income | $53,958 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Stevenson
| People | Stevenson | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Stevenson
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stevenson since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 19, 2006.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 28 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 Jackson County
Jackson County had 15,446 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,421 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Stevenson itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Stevenson
3 public schools with 1,037 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Jackson High School | 9-12 | 427 | 21.4 |
| Stevenson Elementary School | PK-4 | 356 | 17.8 |
| Stevenson Middle School | 5-8 | 254 | 21.2 |
Towns near Stevenson
- Bridgeport, AL7.2 mi · 2,264 people · home $94,000
- South Pittsburg, TN10.8 mi · 3,106 people · home $187,100
- New Hope, TN11.8 mi · 987 people · home $179,600
- Pisgah, AL13.4 mi · 681 people · home $134,400
- Hollywood, AL14.0 mi · 914 people · home $113,200
- Kimball, TN14.2 mi · 1,545 people · home $231,400
- Ider, AL14.6 mi · 735 people · home $162,900
- Jasper, TN17.2 mi · 3,612 people · home $209,000
Stevenson questions
Is Stevenson, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stevenson scores better for retirees than 58% of Alabama towns and quieter than 84%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Stevenson?
The median owner-occupied home in Stevenson is valued at $156,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,958, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Stevenson?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Stevenson get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stevenson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)