Bear Creek - panoramio (1), 2010
Hackleburg’s story
169 years in pictures
Census counts: 286 in 1910, 1,425 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 2 maps from 1936 on.
- 1857Hackleburg is settled
HackleburgAL
A typical home costs 3 years of the county’s $50K median household income.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,465
2025 Census estimate · +2% since 2020
Typical home
$149K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
29.7
years
Jobs based here
547
Balanced
Is Hackleburg a good place to live?
Hackleburg’s best subject grade is an A+ for cost of living; its weakest is a D− for incomes. On cost of living, just 11 of Alabama’s 308 towns do better. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 91% of U.S. towns. Among 178 Alabama towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Hackleburg. Hackleburg's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Only 17 of Alabama’s 308 towns score lower on the outdoors. Hackleburg has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Hackleburg stand out
Where Hackleburg beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Small town
1,465 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Hackleburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Alabama), ordered by how far Hackleburg is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Jobs & income$42K median household incomeD−Open →HealthMarion Regional Medical Center 14 miles awayDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4 of 20; 1.3% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsBOpen →Hazard risktornadoes tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 89° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 29.7; 7% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hackleburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hackleburg, and how to reach them.
PowerTombigbee Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHackleburg, Water & Sewer Board1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hackleburg’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 hereMarion County Circuit ClerkMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3556435564 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 Hackleburg.
HealthD
On CDC estimates, Hackleburg is less healthy than 93% of U.S. towns
Hackleburg beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Hackleburg, where Alabama’s towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 14%. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Hackleburg.
7%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Hackleburg | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 43% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Hackleburg | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 7.3% |
Marion Regional Medical Center
14 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
On state tests, Hackleburg’s schools beat 60% of Alabama districts
Its public schools are run by the Marion County school district. Its two schools are below.
60%of AL districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackleburg Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 258 | B |
| Hackleburg High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 265 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A+
A typical Hackleburg home is worth about $149K
The typical Hackleburg home is worth about $149,000, up 3.2% in a year, 38% below the Alabama typical home. 78% of households own their home in Hackleburg, against 69% in Alabama’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$149KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hackleburg$149K
Alabama$239K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Hackleburg has mild winters and hot summers
Hackleburg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 7 have a lower July high than Hackleburg.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–53°
Spring48–72°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–73°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
About one in six working residents works right in Hackleburg
Most working residents leave Hackleburg for work: only 16% work in town. 24% of Hackleburg residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Hackleburg has added 205 jobs, to 547 in 2023.
16%work in town
| Hackleburg | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hackleburg16%
Hamilton14%
Russellville5%
Red Bay4%
Haleyville3%
21 mi
median commute distance
547
jobs based in Hackleburg
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 9% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Hackleburg
Hackleburg's reported crime rate is well below Alabama's. The violent crime rate in Hackleburg is 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
| Hackleburg | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 4.9 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 4.9 per 1,000 residents | 19.5 | 11.5 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hackleburg4.9
Alabama3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hackleburg4.9
Alabama16.4
U.S.17.7
7
violent crimes reported in 2024
7
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Hackleburg faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hackleburg
19pages on Hackleburg
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 60% of AL districts · 2 schoolsSafety4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthDBetter than AL on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA+$149K typical home · up 3.2% in a yearWork & commuteD−$42K median household income · 547 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 50% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hackleburg; the nearest are
Itawamba Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fulton, MS33.2 mi$3,420 in-state tuitionUniversity of North AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Florence38.1 mi$12,120 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Hackleburg residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Alabama.
About Hackleburg
Town in Alabama, United States
Hackleburg is a town in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated on August 23, 1909. At the 2020 census, its population was 1,425, down from 1,516 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 35564
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Hackleburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hackleburg, 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+.