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Townley, AL

Townley, AL.

Population: 818 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Townley, AL is $88,700. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$88,700

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$88,700
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$325,000
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$776/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$949/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.3%
Median annual property tax
$244
Households with broadband internet
22.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,804
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Townley, AL?
$88,700 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in Townley, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $949/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Townley, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Townley, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Townley, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Townley, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Townley, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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