ALMap-doton-Kennedy, 2004
Kennedy’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 166 in 1900, a peak of 604 in 1980, 435 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
- 1883Kennedy is settled
KennedyAL
A town of 425, settled in 1883.
Population
425
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$132K
−3.7% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
49.0
years
Jobs based here
49
A commuter town
Is Kennedy a good place to live?
Kennedy’s median age is 49 years, above both the Alabama town median (39.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Kennedy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
425 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 Kennedy: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kennedy, and how to reach them.
PowerTombigbee Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterKennedy Water Works BoardNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kennedy’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 hereLamar County Circuit ClerkLamar County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3557435574 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 Kennedy.
Housing
A typical Kennedy home is worth about $132K
The typical Kennedy home is worth about $132,000, down 3.7% in a year, 45% below the Alabama typical home. Kennedy’s median rent is $725 a month, against $940 a month in Alabama’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 82% of Kennedy households own their home.
$132KZillow home value
| Kennedy | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $725 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Kennedy$132K
Alabama$239K
−3.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Most of Kennedy’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Kennedy for work: only 2% work in town. Kennedy’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. The top destinations are Vernon (14%), Columbus (12%) and Millport (7%).
2%work in town
| Kennedy | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Kennedy2%
Vernon14%
Columbus12%
Millport7%
Tuscaloosa6%
25 mi
median commute distance
49
jobs based in Kennedy
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Kennedy, expect mild winters and hot summers
Kennedy has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Kennedy is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring51–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–75°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Kennedy, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Kennedy is
Kennedy beats the Alabama average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 48% of adults have high blood pressure in Kennedy.
| Kennedy | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Kennedy | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 78% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.3% |
Fayette Medical Center
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
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kennedy
17pages on Kennedy
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kennedy; the nearest are
Mississippi University for WomenUniversity or college · Public · Columbus, MS25.7 mi$8,492 in-state tuitionShelton State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tuscaloosa40.1 mi$5,127 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Kennedy residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Kennedy for work
Where Kennedy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
49jobs based in Kennedy
2%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kennedy
Town in Alabama, United States
Kennedy is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated by an act of the legislature on February 18, 1895. As of the 2020 census, Kennedy had a population of 435.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 289 ft
- ZIP code
- 35574
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Kennedy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kennedy, AL a good place to live?
Kennedy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.