2024 Shorter, AL EF0 prelim path, 2024
Shorter’s story
133 years in pictures
Census counts: 461 in 1990, 385 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2024 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1893Shorter is settled
ShorterAL
A town of 356, settled in 1893.
Photo: Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
356
2025 Census estimate · −7.5% since 2020
Typical home
$216K
+7.5% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
60.6
years
Jobs based here
222
Balanced
Is Shorter a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Shorter, against 16% in Alabama’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 188 in Alabama we compare has a higher median age than Shorter. Shorter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
356 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 Shorter: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shorter, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMacon County Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Shorter’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 hereMacon County Circuit ClerkMacon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3607536075 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 Shorter.
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Shorter
Shorter has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Shorter’s July high is 92°F, where Alabama’s towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring52–77°
Summer70–91°
Fall54–78°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Shorter has 1.5 jobs for every working resident, and 218 people commute in
Most working residents leave Shorter for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Shorter grew to 222 in 2023, 94 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Shorter is 23 minutes.
3%work in town
| Shorter | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Shorter3%
Montgomery27%
Tuskegee7%
Auburn6%
Tallassee5%
21 mi
median commute distance
222
jobs based in Shorter
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Shorter
No violent or property crimes were reported in Shorter in 2022. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Shorter is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2022
0
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Health
Shorter stands out in Alabama and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
23% of adults have diabetes in Shorter. Only 1 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Shorter. 56% of adults have high blood pressure in Shorter.
| Shorter | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 43% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
4 better13 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Shorter | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.5% | 4.1% |
Community Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Shorter is valued at about $216K
The typical Shorter home is worth about $216,000, up 7.5% in a year, 10% below the Alabama typical home. 83% of Shorter households own their home.
$216KZillow home value
Typical home value
Shorter$216K
Alabama$239K
+7.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Shorter
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Shorter. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
30 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
26 mi LakeLake Martin
22 mi MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
21 mi LandmarkCivil Rights Memorial
22 mi MuseumThe Legacy MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Lake Martin: Rebecca Hagen, Public domain · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Civil Rights Memorial: Colin Mutchler from Brooklyn, United States, CC BY 2.0 · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shorter
18pages on Shorter
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Shorter
Tuskegee UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tuskegee13.6 mi$25,386 tuitionAuburn University at MontgomeryUniversity or college · Public · Montgomery14.1 mi$9,700 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Shorter residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Shorter
Town in Alabama, United States
Shorter is a town in Macon County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 385, down from 474 at the 2010 census. According to the 1990 U.S. Census records, it was incorporated in 1984.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 367 ft
- ZIP code
- 36075
- Area code
- 334
Questions about Shorter
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shorter, AL a good place to live?
Shorter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.