The Town FilesRemlap, Alabama
Community in Blount County · population 2,624 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,900
- Household income
- $64,677
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 49.6
Remlap is a community of 2,624 people in Blount County, Alabama. The median home is worth $208,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 87% of Alabama towns, quieter than 84% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Alabama towns.
How Remlap 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 Remlap is worth $208,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $64,677, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. 92.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Remlap | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $64,677 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.7% | — |
Who lives in Remlap
| People | Remlap | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 43.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Remlap
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Remlap since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 170 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Blount County since 1996
Blount County has been included in 25 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Blount County
Blount County had 9,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Remlap itself the ACS puts it at 10.6%.
Public schools in Remlap
1 public school with 818 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | PK-12 | 818 | 18.2 |
Towns near Remlap
- Clay, AL7.7 mi · 10,291 people · home $220,600
- Springville, AL7.8 mi · 4,786 people · home $284,300
- Pinson, AL7.8 mi · 7,215 people · home $212,000
- Argo, AL9.1 mi · 4,368 people · home $248,100
- Trussville, AL10.6 mi · 26,123 people · home $370,300
- Oneonta, AL11.4 mi · 6,938 people · home $221,000
- Grayson Valley, AL11.4 mi · 5,982 people · home $148,400
- Margaret, AL11.9 mi · 5,106 people · home $230,900
Remlap questions
Is Remlap, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Remlap scores better for retirees than 18% of Alabama towns and quieter than 84%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.6).
How much does a house cost in Remlap?
The median owner-occupied home in Remlap is valued at $208,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,677, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Remlap?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Remlap get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Remlap since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)