Living in Hale County, Alabama

Hale County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 15,068, part of the Tuscaloosa, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Greensboro, Akron, Newbern.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $577/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $158K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Hale County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.