The Town FilesClanton, Alabama
City in Chilton County · population 8,768 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,300
- Household income
- $47,520
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 39.3
Clanton is a city of 8,768 people in Chilton County, Alabama. The median home is worth $166,300, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 87% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Clanton 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 Clanton is worth $166,300, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $47,520, which is more affordable than 23% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clanton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $869 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,520 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clanton
| People | Clanton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Clanton
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clanton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 17, 1968 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Chilton County since 1996
Chilton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chilton County
Chilton County had 9,143 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,595 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Clanton itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Clanton
6 public schools with 2,941 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | PK-3 | 1,013 | 15.3 |
| Chilton County High School | 9-12 | 834 | 21.4 |
| Clanton Intermediate School | 4-6 | 644 | 20.8 |
| Clanton Middle School | 7-8 | 450 | 19.6 |
| W A Lecroy Career Technical Center | 9-12 | — | — |
| Chilton County Alternative School | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Clanton
- Jemison, AL10.9 mi · 2,642 people · home $170,000
- Calera, AL20.5 mi · 16,494 people · home $235,300
- Pine Level, AL20.7 mi · 4,885 people · home $240,300
- Holtville, AL22.5 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
- Montevallo, AL23.5 mi · 7,229 people · home $220,700
- Columbiana, AL23.9 mi · 4,462 people · home $259,500
- Millbrook, AL27.7 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Alabaster, AL28.1 mi · 33,284 people · home $261,700
Clanton questions
Is Clanton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clanton scores better for retirees than 32% of Alabama towns and quieter than 25%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Clanton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clanton is valued at $166,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,520, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Clanton?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Clanton get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clanton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 17, 1968. 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)