Brundidge Alabama 1, 2011
Brundidge’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2011.
- 1856Brundidge is settled
BrundidgeAL
A town of 2,061, settled in 1856.
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,061
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$106K
−1.8% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
1,495
A job hub
Is Brundidge a good place to live?
The best of Brundidge’s subject grades is an A− for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for safety. 41% of residents live below the poverty line in Brundidge, against 16% in Alabama’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 6 of Alabama’s 186 towns score lower on safety. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 88% of U.S. towns. Brundidge's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Brundidge has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Brundidge stand out
Where Brundidge beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,495
Residents who work768
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Typical home value
Brundidge$106K
Alabama$239K
Cost of livingA−
2.2 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 80% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Brundidge13.4
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD−
3.8 times the violent crime than AL
More crime per resident than 98% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,423 people come to Brundidge for work
Where Brundidge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,495jobs based in Brundidge
9%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Brundidge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Alabama), ordered by how far Brundidge is from typical.
SafetyD−Open →Jobs & incomeD−Open →HealthLess healthy than 95% of U.S. towns; Troy Regional Medical Center 8.7 miles awayDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 12.5% of households have no car; 0.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →SchoolsC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trailsCOpen →History5 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.8; 15% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Brundidge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brundidge, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of BrundidgeEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Brundidge Water Department1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Brundidge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePike County Circuit ClerkPike County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3601036010 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brundidge.
SafetyD−
Brundidge stands out in Alabama and nationally, with violent crime higher than most
Brundidge’s violent crime rate is 13.4 per 1,000 residents, where Alabama’s towns sit at 2.9 and U.S. towns at 1.6. Brundidge’s property crime rate is 44.1 per 1,000 residents. Brundidge reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
2%of U.S. towns report more crimeD−Safety Grade
| Brundidge | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13.4 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 44.1 per 1,000 residents | 16.9 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Brundidge13.4
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Brundidge44.1
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
2nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
27
violent crimes reported in 2025
89
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC+
Brundidge’s schools rank behind 65% of Alabama districts
Its public schools are run by the Pike County school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Pike County High School, with 484 students.
35%of AL districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 454 | B |
| Pike County High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 484 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduation
HealthD
A larger share of adults in Brundidge have diabetes than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town
23% of adults have diabetes in Brundidge. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Brundidge. 48% of adults have obesity in Brundidge.
5%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Brundidge | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 57% | 43% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 19% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
3 better9 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Brundidge | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.6% | 14.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 78% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.9% | 9.6% |
Troy Regional Medical Center
8.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
Brundidge has 1.9 jobs for every working resident, and 1,423 people commute in
Most working residents leave Brundidge for work: only 9% work in town. The median household income in Brundidge is $38,000. Jobs based in Brundidge grew to 1,495 in 2023, 371 more than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Brundidge | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Brundidge9%
Troy27%
Montgomery8%
Dothan6%
Ozark2%
20 mi
median commute distance
1,495
jobs based in Brundidge
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 12% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
A typical Brundidge home is worth about $106K
The typical Brundidge home is worth about $106,000, down 1.8% in a year, 55% below the Alabama typical home. 58% of Brundidge households own their home. Only 5 of the 178 Alabama towns we compare have a lower median rent than Brundidge.
$106KZillow home value
| Brundidge | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $542 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Brundidge$106K
Alabama$239K
−1.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Brundidge, expect mild winters and hot summers
Brundidge has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 37° and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring53–77°
Summer69–90°
Fall54–78°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 10
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Brundidge, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 6,223 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brundidge Recreational Park | 0.2 mi | 18 |
| 2. Galloway Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Armory Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Brundidge
20pages on Brundidge
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 65% of AL districts · 2 schoolsSafetyD−13.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than AL on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$106K typical home · down 1.8% in a yearWork & commuteD−$38K median household income · 1,495 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Brundidge
About 3 of every 100 Brundidge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
Famous people from Brundidge
5 notable people were born in Brundidge.
About Brundidge
City in Alabama, United States
Brundidge is the second-largest city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brundidge had a population of 2,073. The city was once a major producer of peanut butter. Brundidge holds a Peanut Butter Festival during the last Saturday of each October, which includes live music, a recipe contest, and a parade. The city has a large number of antique stores in its historic downtown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 472 ft
- ZIP code
- 36010
- Area code
- 334
Questions about Brundidge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brundidge, AL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Brundidge, AL known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Robert L. Williams and Walter Lynwood Fleming.