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Hodges’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 279 in 1920, 265 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 3 maps from 1936 on.
- 1907Hodges is established
HodgesAL
A town of 269, established in 1907.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
269
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$180K
−6% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
35.3
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Hodges a good place to live?
Among 188 Alabama towns, just 7 have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Hodges. Hodges has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
269 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hodges: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hodges, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHodges Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hodges’ 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 hereFranklin County Circuit ClerkFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code3557135571 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 Hodges.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Hodges’ workers commute out
13% of residents live below the poverty line in Hodges, where Alabama’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Red Bay (26%), Russellville (10%) and Birmingham (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
0%work in town
| Hodges | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hodges0%
Red Bay26%
Russellville10%
Birmingham4%
Belmont3%
18 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Hodges
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Hodges is valued at about $180K
The typical Hodges home is worth about $180,000, down 6% in a year, 25% below the Alabama typical home. At $638 a month, Hodges’ median rent is below both Alabama’s towns ($940 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 85% of Hodges households own their home.
$180KZillow home value
| Hodges | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $638 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hodges$180K
Alabama$239K
−6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Hodges, expect mild winters and hot summers
Hodges has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Hodges’ July high is 89°F.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–53°
Spring48–73°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–73°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Hodges stands out in Alabama and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
25% of adults smoke cigarettes in Hodges. Of the 188 Alabama towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Hodges. 36% of adults get no exercise outside work in Hodges.
| Hodges | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Hodges | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 24.9% | 15.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.1% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.9% | 15.4% |
Russellville Hospital
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Hodges, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hodges
16pages on Hodges
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hodges; the nearest are
Itawamba Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fulton, MS28.2 mi$3,420 in-state tuitionUniversity of North AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Florence35.5 mi$12,120 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Hodges residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hodges for work
Where Hodges’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Hodges
0%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hodges
Town in Alabama, United States
Hodges is a town in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 265. Hodges was laid out in 1902.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 863 ft
- ZIP code
- 35571
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Hodges
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hodges, AL a good place to live?
Hodges has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.