The Town FilesHarvest, Alabama
Community in Madison County · population 5,893 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,300
- Household income
- $101,910
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 41.2
Harvest is a community of 5,893 people in Madison County, Alabama. The median home is worth $281,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 95% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Harvest 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 Harvest is worth $281,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $101,910, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,236 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harvest | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,236 | $834 |
| Median household income | $101,910 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Harvest
| People | Harvest | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 15.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Harvest
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harvest since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.1 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 45 deaths and 474 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| 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 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 229,807 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,051 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Harvest itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Harvest
8 public schools with 6,620 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | 10-12 | 1,770 | 20.6 |
| Madison Cross Roads Elementary School | PK-5 | 913 | 16.9 |
| Sparkman Middle School | 6-8 | 823 | 20.6 |
| Endeavor Elementary School | PK-5 | 710 | 16.5 |
| Harvest School | PK-5 | 646 | 19.0 |
| Sparkman Ninth Grade School | 9-9 | 622 | 17.8 |
| Creekside Primary School | PK-2 | 594 | 15.2 |
| Creekside Elementary School | 1-5 | 542 | 16.9 |
Towns near Harvest
- Madison, AL10.0 mi · 56,933 people · home $398,800
- Meridianville, AL10.2 mi · 8,209 people · home $291,900
- Huntsville, AL11.8 mi · 215,006 people · home $293,600
- Hazel Green, AL11.8 mi · 4,105 people · home $230,800
- Athens, AL12.1 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
- Moores Mill, AL13.5 mi · 6,729 people · home $274,000
- Triana, AL18.5 mi · 2,890 people · home $278,200
- Fayetteville, TN23.2 mi · 7,068 people · home $230,800
Harvest questions
Is Harvest, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harvest scores better for retirees than 15% of Alabama towns and quieter than 20%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Harvest?
The median owner-occupied home in Harvest is valued at $281,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,910, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,236 a month.
What is the weather like in Harvest?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Harvest get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harvest since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)