The Town FilesGeneva, Alabama
City in Geneva County · population 4,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,600
- Household income
- $47,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 52.5
Geneva is a city of 4,245 people in Geneva County, Alabama. The median home is worth $100,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Alabama towns.
How Geneva 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 Geneva is worth $100,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $47,102, which is more affordable than 89% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $564 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Geneva | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $564 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,102 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Geneva
| People | Geneva | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Geneva
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 62.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geneva since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 25, 2026 about 0.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 26, 2005.
Severe weather in Geneva County since 1996
Geneva County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Geneva County
Geneva County had 5,471 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,591 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Geneva itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Geneva
4 public schools with 1,263 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulkey Elementary School | PK-5 | 565 | 15.3 |
| Geneva High School | 9-12 | 391 | 17.0 |
| Geneva Middle School | 6-8 | 307 | 17.1 |
| Geneva Regional Career Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Geneva
- Hartford, AL11.7 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- Enterprise, AL19.6 mi · 28,711 people · home $202,900
- Daleville, AL19.7 mi · 4,866 people · home $126,000
- Bonifay, FL21.2 mi · 2,759 people · home $142,100
- Chipley, FL27.2 mi · 3,660 people · home $143,700
- DeFuniak Springs, FL27.4 mi · 5,919 people · home $201,400
- Opp, AL28.0 mi · 6,771 people · home $115,700
- Elba, AL28.4 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
Geneva questions
Is Geneva, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Geneva scores better for retirees than 54% of Alabama towns and quieter than 27%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.5).
How much does a house cost in Geneva?
The median owner-occupied home in Geneva is valued at $100,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,102, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $564 a month.
What is the weather like in Geneva?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Geneva get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geneva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 25, 2026. 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)