The Town FilesHartford, Alabama
City in Geneva County · population 2,651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,800
- Household income
- $56,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 35.5
Hartford is a city of 2,651 people in Geneva County, Alabama. The median home is worth $160,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 71% of Alabama towns.
How Hartford 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 Hartford is worth $160,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $56,250, which is more affordable than 50% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $802 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hartford | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $802 | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,250 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Hartford
| People | Hartford | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Hartford
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
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hartford since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 25, 2026 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 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 Hartford itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Hartford
3 public schools with 885 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County Elementary School | PK-5 | 475 | 17.0 |
| Geneva County High School | 9-12 | 232 | 16.6 |
| Geneva County Middle School | 6-8 | 178 | 17.8 |
Towns near Hartford
- Geneva, AL11.7 mi · 4,245 people · home $100,600
- Daleville, AL12.9 mi · 4,866 people · home $126,000
- Enterprise, AL17.8 mi · 28,711 people · home $202,900
- Dothan, AL19.0 mi · 71,072 people · home $194,000
- Bonifay, FL22.4 mi · 2,759 people · home $142,100
- Ozark, AL24.1 mi · 14,368 people · home $148,900
- Chipley, FL24.5 mi · 3,660 people · home $143,700
- Headland, AL26.2 mi · 4,973 people · home $219,600
Hartford questions
Is Hartford, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hartford scores better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns and quieter than 66%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Hartford?
The median owner-occupied home in Hartford is valued at $160,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,250, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $802 a month.
What is the weather like in Hartford?
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 Hartford get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hartford 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)