Rivian EDV front, 2025
Moody’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 504 in 1970, 13,170 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1882Moody is settled
MoodyAL
A town of 13,559, settled in 1882.
Population
13,559
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$265K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
3,654
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#58 of 187 in AL
Is Moody a good place to live?
Moody is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B− overall, 58th of 187 graded towns in Alabama, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $87K. A typical home there costs about $265K, 3.7 years of the Birmingham metro’s $71K median household income. Moody's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 90% of U.S. towns. Moody’s median rent is $1,553 a month, above both the Alabama town median ($940 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). The biggest park or preserve is Moody Municipal Park, at 62 acres.
A growing town
Moody has grown 15% since 2010
11,726 counted in 2010 and 13,170 in 2020; an estimated 13,559 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Moody grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Alabama), ordered by how far Moody is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →SafetyBOpen →HealthSt. Vincent's East 10 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market52 days on market–Open →Who lives here29% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 27 attractions →Legion Field and 22 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Moody. Close and well known come first.
21 mi Stadium & arenaLegion Field
19 mi Stadium & arenaProtective Stadium
18 mi MuseumSloss Furnaces
19 mi Stadium & arenaLegacy Arena
24 mi MuseumInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame
19 mi Stadium & arenaBirmingham–Jefferson Convention ComplexSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Legion Field: USGS, Public domain · Protective Stadium: Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sloss Furnaces: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Legacy Arena: AuburnShuffle, CC0 · International Motorsports Hall of Fame: BWard 1997, CC BY 4.0 · Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Moody: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Moody, and how to reach them.
WaterCentral Alabama Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Moody’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 hereSt. Clair County Circuit ClerkSt. Clair County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes35004, 35094, 35120, 3517335004 80% · 35094 10% · 35120 6% · 35173 5%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 Moody.
Moody fares better on crime within Alabama than nationally and looks healthier within Alabama than nationally, but it has little public open land.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most of Moody’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
19.8% of workers work from home, against 8.8% across Alabama.
Most working residents leave Moody for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Moody has added 764 jobs, to 3,654 in 2023. 7.7% of Moody residents live below the poverty line.
5%work in town
| Moody | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $87,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Moody5%
Birmingham28%
Hoover6%
Leeds4%
Trussville4%
18 mi
median commute distance
3,654
jobs based in Moody
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Moody’s public schools outperform 54% of Alabama districts
Its public schools are run by the St Clair County school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Moody High School, with 708 students.
54%of AL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 839 | A |
| Moody High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 708 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduation
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Moody
Moody has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Moody is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring49–74°
Summer67–89°
Fall51–75°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Moody, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Moody.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
7
paid flood claims since 2003
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Alabama overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Moody’s median age is 43.5 years. Moody has grown 2.8% since 2020, to 13,559 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
43.5median age · AL 39.3
| Moody | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 years | 39.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 23% | 29% |
MoodyAlabamaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school33%
Some college21%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Alabama, 51.4% of residents are women.
| Moody | AL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 7.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.1% | 30.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.3% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.6% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B
Moody’s grade for cost of living is a B
The typical Moody home is worth about $265,000, up 3.2% in a year, 11% above the Alabama typical home.
$265KZillow home value
Typical home value
Moody$265K
Alabama$239K
Market temperature
52
days on market
98.9%
sale-to-list price
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyB
Moody is safer than 58% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
At 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 86% of Alabama’s graded towns. Its B tops all 3 graded towns on its borders; Odenville (B−) comes closest.
58%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Moody1.5
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moody5.6
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
58th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
86th
percentile among AL towns
20
violent crimes reported in 2025
76
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsD
0.5% of Moody is conserved land
Just 76 of its 15,822 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Moody itself; its outdoors grade is D.
1.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
#103for trails in AL
| Moody | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
0.5%
conserved · 76 of 15,822 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moody Municipal Park | 0.3 mi | 62 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Moody is less healthy than 55% of U.S. towns
Within Alabama it is healthier than 67% of the 187 graded towns: much of Alabama scores lower on these measures.
Moody beats the Alabama average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 37% of adults feel lonely in Moody.
45%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Moody | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 36% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 43% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 40% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
10 better22 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Moody | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.8% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15% | 19.2% |
St. Vincent's East
10 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
67th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Moody
19pages on Moody
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 54% of AL districts · 5 schoolsSafetyB1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than AL on 10 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$265K typical home · up 3.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$87K median household income · 3,654 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Moody
About 2 of every 100 Moody residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Moody for work
Where Moody’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,654jobs based in Moody
5%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Moody
City in Alabama
Moody is a city located in St. Clair County, Alabama. The city was founded in 1907, and it was named after a local businessman named Epps Moody. The population was 13,170 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) east of Birmingham.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft
- ZIP code
- 35004
- Area code
- 205
Moody’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Moody.
OdenvilleTrussvilleLeedsMoody
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody | #58 | B− | B | B | B− | B− |
| Odenville | #80 | C | B− | B− | B− | B− |
| Trussville | #21 | A− | C+ | C+ | A+ | A |
| Leeds | #87 | C | B+ | C− | C+ | B− |
Questions about Moody
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Moody, AL a good place to live?
Moody grades B− overall, better than 50% of U.S. towns and #58 of 187 in Alabama. It grades B− for health, B for safety and B− for schools.
Is Moody, AL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.