Town of West Point , AL Sign, 2024
West Point’s story
56 years in pictures
Census counts: 162 in 1970, 584 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2024 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1970West Point is settled
West PointAL
A town of 658, settled in 1970.
Shady Grove Methodist Church and Cemetery · Photo: Therianthrope · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
658
2025 Census estimate · +6.1% since 2020
Typical home
$247K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Jobs based here
412
Balanced
Is West Point a good place to live?
13% of residents are under 18 in West Point, against 23% in Alabama’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 3 have a higher median age than West Point. West Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
658 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 West Point: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Point, and how to reach them.
PowerCullman Electric Coop14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterV.a.w. Water System, IncNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Point’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 hereCullman County Circuit ClerkCullman County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes35179, 3505735179 60% · 35057 40%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 West Point.
Schools
The schools West Point’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Cullman County school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is West Point High School, with 591 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–3 | Grades K–3 | 496 | A− |
| West Point High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 591 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in West Point
West Point has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 6 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a lower July high than West Point.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–53°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, West Point draws in 409 commuters
Most working residents leave West Point for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in West Point grew to 412 in 2023, 84 more than in 2013. West Point’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both the Alabama town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
1%work in town
| West Point | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In West Point1%
Cullman26%
Huntsville7%
Good Hope5%
Birmingham5%
14 mi
median commute distance
412
jobs based in West Point
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy West Point is
West Point beats the Alabama average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in West Point.
| West Point | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 43% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | West Point | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.2% | 19.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.2% |
Cullman Regional Medical Center
9.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in West Point
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical West Point home is worth about $247K
The typical West Point home is worth about $247,000, up 3.5% in a year, close to the Alabama typical home. West Point’s median rent is $639 a month.
$247KZillow home value
| West Point | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $639 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
West Point$247K
Alabama$239K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Point
17pages on West Point
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Point; the nearest are
George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleCommunity college · Public · Hanceville15.5 mi$5,220 in-state tuitionUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleUniversity or college · Public · Huntsville38.3 mi$12,132 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 West Point residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About West Point
Town in Alabama, United States
West Point is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census. West Point was incorporated on October 15, 1977.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 919 ft
- Area code
- 208
Questions about West Point
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Point, AL a good place to live?
West Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.