The Town FilesWest End-Cobb Town, Alabama
Community in Calhoun County · population 3,128 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,900
- Household income
- $55,323
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 34.0
West End-Cobb Town is a community of 3,128 people in Calhoun County, Alabama. The median home is worth $83,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Alabama towns, better transit than 81% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 79% of Alabama towns.
How West End-Cobb Town 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 West End-Cobb Town is worth $83,900, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $55,323, which is more affordable than 97% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $779 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | West End-Cobb Town | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $779 | $834 |
| Median household income | $55,323 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West End-Cobb Town
| People | West End-Cobb Town | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in West End-Cobb Town
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West End-Cobb Town since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 3, 1983 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 86 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 43,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,354 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in West End-Cobb Town itself the ACS puts it at 15.3%.
Towns near West End-Cobb Town
- Oxford, AL3.8 mi · 22,069 people · home $170,900
- Anniston, AL4.1 mi · 21,564 people · home $158,800
- Saks, AL4.3 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Alexandria, AL7.6 mi · 4,032 people · home $197,700
- Weaver, AL8.4 mi · 3,339 people · home $162,300
- Choccolocco, AL9.8 mi · 2,838 people · home $262,900
- Jacksonville, AL13.0 mi · 14,385 people · home $185,500
- Lincoln, AL15.3 mi · 6,845 people · home $187,200
West End-Cobb Town questions
Is West End-Cobb Town, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West End-Cobb Town scores better for retirees than 10% of Alabama towns and quieter than 49%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in West End-Cobb Town?
The median owner-occupied home in West End-Cobb Town is valued at $83,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,323, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $779 a month.
What is the weather like in West End-Cobb Town?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does West End-Cobb Town get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West End-Cobb Town since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 3, 1983. 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)