The Town FilesWest Blocton, Alabama
Town in Bibb County · population 1,217 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,500
- Household income
- $40,560
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 40.0
West Blocton is a town of 1,217 people in Bibb County, Alabama. The median home is worth $99,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Alabama towns, hipper than 85% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 74% of Alabama towns.
How West Blocton 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 West Blocton is worth $99,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $40,560, which is more affordable than 74% of Alabama towns. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Blocton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $40,560 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Blocton
| People | West Blocton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in West Blocton
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Blocton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2022.
Severe weather in Bibb County since 1996
Bibb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Bibb County
Bibb County had 4,828 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,062 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in West Blocton itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in West Blocton
4 public schools with 1,074 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Blocton High School | 9-12 | 395 | 16.5 |
| West Blocton Middle School | 5-8 | 382 | 18.2 |
| West Blocton Elementary School | PK-4 | 297 | 17.5 |
| Bibb County Career Academy | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near West Blocton
- Woodstock, AL7.0 mi · 1,472 people · home $195,800
- Vance, AL7.0 mi · 2,092 people · home $225,400
- Pea Ridge, AL10.9 mi · 841 people · home $98,000
- Centreville, AL11.0 mi · 2,800 people · home $161,300
- Lake View, AL11.3 mi · 3,560 people · home $304,400
- Brent, AL12.3 mi · 2,972 people · home $146,500
- Coaling, AL13.5 mi · 2,035 people · home $228,000
- McCalla, AL14.0 mi · 12,965 people · home $279,900
West Blocton questions
Is West Blocton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Blocton scores better for retirees than 13% of Alabama towns and quieter than 48%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in West Blocton?
The median owner-occupied home in West Blocton is valued at $99,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,560, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in West Blocton?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does West Blocton get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Blocton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. 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)