The Town FilesEvergreen, Alabama
City in Conecuh County · population 3,520 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,700
- Household income
- $40,700
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.2
Evergreen is a city of 3,520 people in Conecuh County, Alabama. The median home is worth $98,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 80% of Alabama towns, quieter than 76% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Alabama towns.
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Cheapest Homes
- #11 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Alabama
- #15 in The 18 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Alabama
- #19 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #24 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Alabama
- #24 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Mildest Winters
How Evergreen 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 Evergreen is worth $98,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $40,700, which is more affordable than 77% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $927 a month. 53.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Evergreen | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $927 | $834 |
| Median household income | $40,700 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Evergreen
| People | Evergreen | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Evergreen
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 61.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Evergreen since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 23, 1985 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Conecuh County since 1996
Conecuh County has been included in 27 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Conecuh County
Conecuh County had 3,294 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,783 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Evergreen itself the ACS puts it at 16.7%.
Public schools in Evergreen
6 public schools with 905 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | PK-5 | 346 | 15.7 |
| Hillcrest High School | 9-12 | 317 | 18.6 |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | 6-8 | 158 | 17.6 |
| Lyeffion Junior High School | PK-8 | 84 | 14.0 |
| Conecuh County Area Vocational Center | 9-12 | — | — |
| Genesis School | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Evergreen
- Monroeville, AL21.5 mi · 5,951 people · home $122,900
- Brewton, AL23.2 mi · 5,276 people · home $150,100
Evergreen questions
Is Evergreen, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Evergreen scores better for retirees than 80% of Alabama towns and quieter than 76%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Evergreen?
The median owner-occupied home in Evergreen is valued at $98,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,700, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $927 a month.
What is the weather like in Evergreen?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Evergreen get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Evergreen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 23, 1985. 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)