Reece CityAL
A town of 619, incorporated in 1956.
Is Reece City a good place to live?
Reece City’s average trip to work is 45 minutes, above both Alabama’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a higher median age than Reece City. Reece City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
619 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Reece City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Reece City, and how to reach them.
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 Reece City.
More middle-aged adults than Alabama overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 52% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). 24% of Reece City residents are 65 or older, against 18% in Alabama’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Alabama.
| Reece City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 23% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
59% women, 41% men
About 70 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.9 points). Across Alabama, 51.4% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 67% are men (AL 46%).
| Reece City | AL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.3% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.5% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 7.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.4% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.6% | 30.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.6% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.9% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Fewer of Reece City’s working residents work locally than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town
0.5% of Reece City working residents work locally. Since 2013, Reece City has added 35 jobs, to 100 in 2023. 6.1% of Reece City residents live below the poverty line.
| Reece City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Reece City faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers in Reece City
Reece City has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Reece City’s July high is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Reece City is
Reece City beats the Alabama average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 48% of adults have high blood pressure in Reece City.
| Reece City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Reece City | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.4% | 13.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Noccalula Falls Park and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Reece City. Close and well known come first.
3 mi WaterfallNoccalula Falls Park
35 mi MuseumInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame
24 mi National PreserveLittle River Canyon National Preserve782K visitors a year
31 mi National MonumentFreedom Riders National Monument
5 mi TheatreMort Glosser Amphitheater
20 mi GardenJanney Furnace ParkPhoto credits
Noccalula Falls Park: Thejammer (talk), Public domain · International Motorsports Hall of Fame: BWard 1997, CC BY 4.0 · Little River Canyon National Preserve: Richard A. Weaver, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Freedom Riders National Monument: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mort Glosser Amphitheater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Janney Furnace Park: dofftoubab, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Reece City
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Reece City
About 4 of every 100 Reece City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
100% of working residents leave Reece City for work
Where Reece City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Reece City
Town in Alabama, United States
Reece City is a town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in May 1956. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 615.
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- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 568 ft
- Area code
- 256
Questions about Reece City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Reece City, AL a good place to live?
Reece City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.