The Town FilesWedowee, Alabama
Town in Randolph County · population 737 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,700
- Household income
- $41,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 43.4
Wedowee is a town of 737 people in Randolph County, Alabama. The median home is worth $179,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 98% of Alabama towns, hipper than 92% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 80% of Alabama towns.
How Wedowee 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 Wedowee is worth $179,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $41,875, which is more affordable than 8% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $710 a month. 59.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wedowee | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $710 | $834 |
| Median household income | $41,875 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Wedowee
| People | Wedowee | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Wedowee
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wedowee since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 26, 1974 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 21, 2018.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 4,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,183 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Wedowee itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Wedowee
5 public schools with 926 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County High School | 7-12 | 452 | 18.1 |
| Wedowee Elementary School | PK-3 | 275 | 15.3 |
| Wedowee Middle School | 4-6 | 199 | 16.6 |
| RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center | 10-12 | — | — |
| RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Wedowee
- Roanoke, AL13.1 mi · 5,311 people · home $154,300
- Wadley, AL13.6 mi · 659 people · home $198,600
- Lineville, AL15.4 mi · 2,489 people · home $175,500
- Rock Mills, AL15.7 mi · 603 people · home $74,100
- Hollis Crossroads, AL18.2 mi · 665 people · home $120,600
- Ashland, AL20.2 mi · 1,984 people · home $159,300
- Bowdon, GA20.8 mi · 2,161 people · home $167,500
- Franklin, GA22.5 mi · 950 people · home $366,700
Wedowee questions
Is Wedowee, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wedowee scores better for retirees than 79% of Alabama towns and quieter than 98%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Wedowee?
The median owner-occupied home in Wedowee is valued at $179,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,875, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $710 a month.
What is the weather like in Wedowee?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Wedowee get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wedowee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 26, 1974. 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)