Stockton Methodist Church · National Register of Historic Places
Stockton’s story
189 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1837Stockton is settled
StocktonAL
Montgomery Hill Baptist Church · Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
356
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$192K
−2.3% in a year
Household income
$149K
median
Median age
48.3
years
Jobs based here
140
A commuter town
Is Stockton a good place to live?
69% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Stockton, above both Alabama’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 188 Alabama towns, just 2 have a higher share of households owning their home than Stockton. Latham United Methodist Church and Montgomery Hill Baptist Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stockton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Stockton stand out
Where Stockton beats most towns.
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
Moving to Stockton: who provides what
Stockton is unincorporated, so Baldwin County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBaldwin County El Member14.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers76% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBaldwin CountyBaldwin County provides services here
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 hereBaldwin County Circuit ClerkBaldwin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes36579, 3650736579 74% · 36507 26%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 Stockton.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Alabama and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Stockton is higher
Federal aid has come to Stockton households in 6 declared disasters; the latest was in 2020. Expected losses in Stockton break down as 59% from hurricanes and 27% from inland flooding.
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
In Stockton, the median household income runs higher than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town
The top destinations are Mobile (19%), Bay Minette (14%) and Fairhope (5%). Stockton: 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. For most workers, Stockton is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Stockton grew to 140 in 2023, 122 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Stockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Stockton1%
Mobile19%
Bay Minette14%
Fairhope5%
Atmore4%
25 mi
median commute distance
140
jobs based in Stockton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–64°
Spring55–79°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 25
typical first frost
Feb 28
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Homes in Stockton are worth about $192K, by Zillow’s estimate
Typical home values fell 2.3% in the year to September 2026.
$192KZillow home value
Typical home value
Stockton$192K
Alabama$239K
−2.3%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Stockton is
Among adults in Stockton, 18% have diabetes and 12% binge drink. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Stockton is ahead of Alabama on 1 and behind on 12. In Stockton, 52% of adults have high blood pressure.
| Stockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Stockton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 78% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.3% | 7.3% |
North Baldwin Infirmary
8.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 7.6% of Stockton
The biggest park or preserve is Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, at 59 acres. Trails run 1.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. Stockton’s trail density stands at 0.1 miles per square mile.
7.6%conserved
| Stockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.6% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.1 | 0.4 |
7.6%
conserved · 465 of 6,144 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baldwin County Bicentennial Park | — | 59 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stockton
16pages on Stockton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Stockton
About 0 of every 100 Stockton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Stockton for work
Where Stockton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
140jobs based in Stockton
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Stockton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stockton, AL a good place to live?
Stockton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.