The Town FilesHale County, Alabama
14,829 people. The median home is worth $127,600 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $39,250.
Towns in Hale County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville | 3,024 | $189,700 | $73,036 | 32.8 |
People and housing
| Hale County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $715 | $834 |
| Median household income | $39,250 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
2,607 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,126 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 295 storm events in Hale County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hale County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).