Susan-Moore-Graves-Family-Market-al, 2019
Susan Moore’s story
36 years in pictures
Census counts: 658 in 1990, 787 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 3 maps from 1958 on.
- 1990Susan Moore is settled
Susan MooreAL
A town of 808, settled in 1990.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
808
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$214K
+6% in a year
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
171
A commuter town
Is Susan Moore a good place to live?
Susan Moore’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both Alabama’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 188 Alabama towns, just 7 have a lower July high than Susan Moore. Susan Moore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
808 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SneadSusan Moore
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Susan Moore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Susan Moore, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Snead Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Susan Moore’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 hereBlount County Circuit ClerkBlount County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes35952, 35121, 35031, 3598035952 76% · 35121 12% · 35031 11% · 35980 2%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 Susan Moore.
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Susan Moore’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Susan Moore for work: only 1% work in town. At $85,000, Susan Moore’s median household income is above the Alabama town median ($62,000) and near the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Birmingham (9%), Oneonta (6%) and Albertville (6%).
1%work in town
| Susan Moore | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Susan Moore1%
Birmingham9%
Oneonta6%
Albertville6%
Huntsville5%
28 mi
median commute distance
171
jobs based in Susan Moore
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Susan Moore’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Blount County school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Susan Moore High School, with 440 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Moore Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 582 | B− |
| Susan Moore High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 440 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Susan Moore
Susan Moore has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Susan Moore is 32°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer67–88°
Fall51–74°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Susan Moore faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Susan Moore
4 crimes were reported in Susan Moore in 2024: 4 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Susan Moore is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
4
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Susan Moore is
Susan Moore beats the Alabama average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 14% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Susan Moore.
| Susan Moore | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 8.1% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 19% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 43% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Susan Moore | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 13.9% | 9.9% |
Marshall Medical Centers
17.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Susan Moore’s typical home value is about $214K
The typical Susan Moore home is worth about $214,000, up 6% in a year, 11% below the Alabama typical home. 87% of Susan Moore households own their home.
$214KZillow home value
| Susan Moore | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $917 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Susan Moore$214K
Alabama$239K
+6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
Susan Moore has set aside 0.4% of its land for conservation
0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0.4%conserved
| Susan Moore | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.1 | 0.4 |
0.4%
conserved · 15 of 3,607 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Susan Moore Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Susan Moore
19pages on Susan Moore
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Susan Moore; the nearest are
Snead State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Boaz16.6 mi$5,278 in-state tuitionJacksonville State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jacksonville41 mi$12,894 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Susan Moore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Susan Moore for work
Where Susan Moore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
171jobs based in Susan Moore
1%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Susan Moore
Town in Alabama, United States
Susan Moore is a town in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 787. It is one of two towns in Alabama to have the first and last name of an individual; the other is Phil Campbell.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Susan Moore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Susan Moore, AL a good place to live?
Susan Moore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.