The Town FilesTriana, Alabama
City in Madison County · population 2,890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,200
- Household income
- $110,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 32.9
Triana is a city of 2,890 people in Madison County, Alabama. The median home is worth $278,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 97% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 97% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 90% of Alabama towns.
- #5 in The 18 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Alabama
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Alabama
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Alabama
- #50 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #50 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Triana 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 Triana is worth $278,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $110,100, which is more affordable than 74% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,729 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Triana | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,729 | $834 |
| Median household income | $110,100 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Triana
| People | Triana | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 17.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 29.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Triana
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Triana since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 15, 1989 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 21. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 30 deaths and 596 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 1996.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| 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 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 229,807 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,051 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Triana itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Towns near Triana
- Madison, AL8.5 mi · 56,933 people · home $398,800
- Priceville, AL8.6 mi · 3,512 people · home $266,400
- Huntsville, AL8.6 mi · 215,006 people · home $293,600
- Decatur, AL13.8 mi · 57,938 people · home $210,200
- Hartselle, AL14.9 mi · 15,455 people · home $203,800
- Owens Cross Roads, AL16.7 mi · 2,594 people · home $227,000
- Athens, AL17.5 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
- Harvest, AL18.5 mi · 5,893 people · home $281,300
Triana questions
Is Triana, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Triana scores better for retirees than 90% of Alabama towns and quieter than 20%. 8.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Triana?
The median owner-occupied home in Triana is valued at $278,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,100, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,729 a month.
What is the weather like in Triana?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Triana get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Triana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 15, 1989. 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)