The Town FilesTheodore, Alabama
Community in Mobile County · population 6,270 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,900
- Household income
- $67,864
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 43.1
Theodore is a community of 6,270 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $154,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more vibrant than 84% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 76% of Alabama towns.
How Theodore 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 Theodore is worth $154,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $67,864, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,244 a month. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Theodore | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,244 | $834 |
| Median household income | $67,864 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Theodore
| People | Theodore | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Theodore
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 42.5°F. About 60.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Theodore since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 18, 1950 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on January 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Theodore itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Theodore
7 public schools with 3,857 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore High School | 9-12 | 1,234 | 17.1 |
| Katherine H Hankins Middle School | 6-8 | 812 | 19.3 |
| Pearl Haskew Elementary | PK-5 | 504 | 18.7 |
| Nan Gray Davis Elementary School | PK-5 | 479 | 19.2 |
| Saint Elmo Elementary School | PK-5 | 419 | 19.0 |
| Mary W Burroughs Elementary School | PK-5 | 409 | 20.5 |
| George H Bryant VocationalAgricultural Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Theodore
- Tillmans Corner, AL3.3 mi · 17,731 people · home $166,700
- Mobile, AL10.1 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Grand Bay, AL10.4 mi · 3,460 people · home $142,400
- Prichard, AL16.6 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Chickasaw, AL17.3 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Semmes, AL18.1 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Fairhope, AL18.4 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Daphne, AL19.3 mi · 27,462 people · home $323,400
Theodore questions
Is Theodore, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Theodore scores better for retirees than 6% of Alabama towns and quieter than 50%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Theodore?
The median owner-occupied home in Theodore is valued at $154,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,864, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,244 a month.
What is the weather like in Theodore?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 42.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Theodore get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Theodore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 18, 1950. 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)