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MillryAL

A town of 431, settled in 1859.

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Is Millry a good place to live?

Of the 178 Alabama towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Millry. Millry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

431 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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US Navy 040701-N-2788L-066 Electrician's Mate Seaman Tyree Johnson, of Millry, Ala., completes a routine electrical che…
US Navy 040701-N-2788L-066 Electrician's Mate Seaman Tyree Johnson, of Millry, Ala., completes a routine electrical che…, 2004
Millry’s story

167 years in pictures

The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004.

  • 1859Millry is settled
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Getting set up

Moving to Millry: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Millry, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerBlack Warrior Elec Member15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMillry Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Millry’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWashington County School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereWashington County Circuit ClerkWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3655836558 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 Millry.

Natural hazards

Very high risk in Millry, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.

89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
89Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Schools

The schools Millry’s kids attend

Its public schools are run by the Washington County school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Millry High School, with 509 students.

SchoolLevelStudentsLetter
Millry High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12Grades PK–12509C+

NCES · EDFacts

Housing

The typical home in Millry is valued at about $166K

The typical Millry home is worth about $166,000, down 0.8% in a year, 31% below the Alabama typical home. 65% of households own their home in Millry, below both Alabama’s towns (69%) and U.S. towns (73%).

$166KZillow home value

Typical home value

Millry$166K
Alabama$239K
−0.8%
value change, 1 year

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Climate

Millry has mild winters and hot summers

Millry has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Millry’s July high is 92°F, near the Alabama town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

92°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter38–62°
Spring53–78°
Summer70–91°
Fall54–78°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Millry

Most working residents leave Millry for work: only 9% work in town. The median household income in Millry is $39,000. Jobs based in Millry grew to 195 in 2023, 47 more than in 2013.

9%work in town
MillryAlabama townsU.S. towns
Median household income$39,000$62,000$80,000
Average trip to work29 minutes25 minutes25 minutes
Below the poverty line15%16%9.6%

Where working residents work

In Millry9%
Chatom12%
Waynesboro9%
Mobile6%
Jackson3%
32 mi
median commute distance
195
jobs based in Millry
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Safety

Crime reported in Millry

4 crimes were reported in Millry in 2025: 3 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.

Millry is small, so we show counts rather than rates.

1
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police

Health

How healthy Millry is

Millry beats the Alabama average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 20% of Millry adults have diabetes. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Millry.

MillryAlabama townsU.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)20%15%12%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)53%43%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)11%14%16%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)30%24%19%
32 measures vs. Alabama
2 better14 too close to call16 worse
What stands outMillryAL
Fewer binge drinkers10.9%14.1%
More adults treating high blood pressure83%78%
More adults who have had a stroke6.2%4.1%
Washington County Hospital
12.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Millry

17pages on Millry
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Millry; the nearest are

About Millry

Town in Alabama, United States

Millry is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. According to the 1950 U.S. Census records, it incorporated in 1947. As of the 2020 census, Millry had a population of 450.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
7.5 sq mi
Elevation
105 ft
ZIP code
36558
Area code
251

Questions about Millry

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Millry, AL a good place to live?

Millry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.