The Town FilesBoaz, Alabama
City in Marshall County · population 10,107 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $199,200
- Household income
- $49,846
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 32.4
Boaz is a city of 10,107 people in Marshall County, Alabama. The median home is worth $199,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 86% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 86% of Alabama towns.
How Boaz 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 Boaz is worth $199,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $49,846, which is more affordable than 11% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $663 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boaz | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $663 | $834 |
| Median household income | $49,846 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Boaz
| People | Boaz | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 35.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Boaz
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boaz since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 25 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 18, 1957 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 112 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2003.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 29 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 |
| 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 Marshall County
Marshall County had 40,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,206 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Boaz itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Boaz
7 public schools with 3,312 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz High School | 9-12 | 722 | 16.8 |
| Boaz Middle School | 6-8 | 548 | 16.1 |
| Boaz Elementary School | PK-1 | 523 | 18.0 |
| Corley Elementary School | 2-3 | 387 | 17.6 |
| Whitesboro Elementary School | PK-5 | 385 | 17.5 |
| Boaz Intermediate School | 4-5 | 374 | 19.7 |
| Carlisle Elementary School | PK-5 | 373 | 15.5 |
Towns near Boaz
- Albertville, AL5.4 mi · 22,386 people · home $188,400
- Guntersville, AL12.9 mi · 8,553 people · home $324,800
- Attalla, AL14.8 mi · 5,827 people · home $126,100
- Gadsden, AL15.5 mi · 33,945 people · home $116,800
- Rainbow City, AL19.1 mi · 10,191 people · home $223,000
- Glencoe, AL21.5 mi · 5,372 people · home $206,100
- Arab, AL21.8 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Hokes Bluff, AL22.1 mi · 4,446 people · home $196,400
Boaz questions
Is Boaz, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boaz scores better for retirees than 9% of Alabama towns and quieter than 9%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Boaz?
The median owner-occupied home in Boaz is valued at $199,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,846, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $663 a month.
What is the weather like in Boaz?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Boaz get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boaz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 18, 1957. 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)