The Town FilesEufaula, Alabama
City in Barbour County · population 12,882 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,900
- Household income
- $47,392
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 36.8
Eufaula is a city of 12,882 people in Barbour County, Alabama. The median home is worth $139,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 80% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Alabama towns.
How Eufaula 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 Eufaula is worth $139,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $47,392, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $698 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eufaula | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $698 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,392 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Eufaula
| People | Eufaula | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Eufaula
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eufaula since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 31, 2020 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Barbour County since 1996
Barbour County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Barbour County
Barbour County had 7,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,590 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Eufaula itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Eufaula
7 public schools with 2,687 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eufaula High School | 9-12 | 728 | 16.9 |
| Eufaula Primary School | PK-2 | 648 | 16.6 |
| Moorer Middle School | 6-8 | 505 | 16.8 |
| Eufaula Elementary School | 3-5 | 484 | 19.4 |
| Quitman County Elementary | PK-8 | 201 | 12.6 |
| Quitman County High School | 9-12 | 121 | 24.2 |
| Hope Academy | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eufaula
- Cuthbert, GA23.2 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
Eufaula questions
Is Eufaula, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eufaula scores better for retirees than 36% of Alabama towns and quieter than 17%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Eufaula?
The median owner-occupied home in Eufaula is valued at $139,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,392, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $698 a month.
What is the weather like in Eufaula?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Eufaula get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eufaula since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 31, 2020. 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)