Vina-CR23-al, 2018
Vina’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 339 in 1920, a peak of 472 in 1940, 325 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 3 maps from 1936 on.
- 1907Vina is settled
VinaAL
A town of 339, settled in 1907.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
339
2025 Census estimate · +3% since 2020
Typical home
$166K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
9
A commuter town
Is Vina a good place to live?
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Vina, against 16% in Alabama’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Vina. Vina has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
339 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 Vina: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vina, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVina Water Works BoardNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Vina’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 hereFranklin County Circuit ClerkFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code3559335593 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 Vina.
Work & commute
Most of Vina’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
Jobs based in Vina fell to 9 in 2023, 31 fewer than in 2013. Vina’s average trip to work is 23 minutes, where Alabama’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Red Bay (23%), Russellville (7%) and Hamilton (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Vina0%
Red Bay23%
Russellville7%
Hamilton6%
Tupelo5%
34 mi
median commute distance
9
jobs based in Vina
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Vina’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Franklin County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vina High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 257 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
A typical Vina home is worth about $166K
The typical Vina home is worth about $166,000, down 1.7% in a year, 30% below the Alabama typical home. Vina’s median rent is $679 a month.
$166KZillow home value
| Vina | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $679 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Vina$166K
Alabama$239K
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Vina, expect mild winters and hot summers
Vina has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Vina is 90°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–54°
Spring48–73°
Summer67–89°
Fall50–74°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Vina than in most of Alabama or the rest of the country
24% of adults smoke cigarettes in Vina. Of the 188 Alabama towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Vina. 35% of adults get no exercise outside work in Vina.
| Vina | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Vina | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 13.1% | 8% |
| More smokers | 23.8% | 15.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.1% | 15.4% |
Red Bay Hospital
7.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Vina, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 3,065 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vina Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vina
19pages on Vina
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Vina; the nearest are
Itawamba Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fulton, MS21.2 mi$3,420 in-state tuitionUniversity of North AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Florence36.8 mi$12,120 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Vina residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Vina for work
Where Vina’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9jobs based in Vina
0%of working residents work in town
34 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Vina
Town in Alabama, United States
Vina is a town in southwest Franklin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vina had a population of 325.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- ZIP code
- 35593
- Area code
- 256
Questions about Vina
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vina, AL a good place to live?
Vina has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.