The Town FilesGreenville, Alabama
City in Butler County · population 7,374 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,000
- Household income
- $40,822
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 37.6
Greenville is a city of 7,374 people in Butler County, Alabama. The median home is worth $115,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 74% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 72% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Greenville 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 Greenville is worth $115,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $40,822, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 43.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $730 | $834 |
| Median household income | $40,822 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 43.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Greenville
| People | Greenville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Greenville
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 18, 1969 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2021.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 6,789 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,927 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Greenville itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Greenville
5 public schools with 1,922 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | 9-12 | 565 | 15.3 |
| Greenville Middle School | 5-8 | 538 | 18.6 |
| WO Parmer Elementary School | PK-2 | 537 | 19.2 |
| Greenville Elementary School | 3-4 | 282 | 17.6 |
| Butler County Area Vocational School | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greenville
- Luverne, AL23.2 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
Greenville questions
Is Greenville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenville scores better for retirees than 43% of Alabama towns and quieter than 37%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenville is valued at $115,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,822, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenville?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 18, 1969. 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)