The Town FilesWoodstock, Alabama
Town in Bibb County · population 1,472 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $195,800
- Household income
- $73,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 40.1
Woodstock is a town of 1,472 people in Bibb County, Alabama. The median home is worth $195,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Alabama towns, hipper than 77% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Woodstock 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 Woodstock is worth $195,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $73,438, which is more affordable than 62% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,027 a month. 83.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodstock | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,027 | $834 |
| Median household income | $73,438 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Woodstock
| People | Woodstock | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Woodstock
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodstock since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 20. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 73 deaths and 1,521 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 30, 2002.
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 Woodstock itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Woodstock
1 public school with 288 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Elementary School | PK-4 | 288 | 16.9 |
Towns near Woodstock
- Lake View, AL4.5 mi · 3,560 people · home $304,400
- Vance, AL5.4 mi · 2,092 people · home $225,400
- West Blocton, AL7.0 mi · 1,217 people · home $99,500
- McCalla, AL9.2 mi · 12,965 people · home $279,900
- Brookwood, AL10.7 mi · 2,504 people · home $188,300
- Coaling, AL12.1 mi · 2,035 people · home $228,000
- Pea Ridge, AL13.5 mi · 841 people · home $98,000
- Bessemer, AL14.7 mi · 26,019 people · home $135,900
Woodstock questions
Is Woodstock, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodstock scores better for retirees than 14% of Alabama towns and quieter than 44%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Woodstock?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodstock is valued at $195,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,438, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,027 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodstock?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Woodstock get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodstock 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)