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Living in
Moody.
About
Life in Moody
Moody is a community of 13,378 people in Alabama. The median household income is $86,389, median rent runs about $1,553 per month, and median home values are around $237,500. Unemployment is low at 2.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Moody at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Moody: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moody, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (22.4%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 54% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Moody
In Moody, rent runs 54% above the AL average, and home values are 13% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$780
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $264,947 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Moody and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Clair County, which includes Moody, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Moody: St. Clair County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Clair County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Moody Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area
Commute27.3 min avg
How Moody residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moody, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moody runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
562.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Moody Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Clair County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Clair County, which includes Moody, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Drought | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Clair County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Moody) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
204
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jefferson County, AL (23 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moody has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.11" |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.39" |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.71" |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.04" |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.98" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.64" |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moody
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moody's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St. Vincent's East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Birmingham
St Vincent's St Clair
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Pell City
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric · 13.9 mi away · Birmingham
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moody
Moody's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Moody (within 15 miles)
Jefferson State Community College
12.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,470 students · in-state tuition $5,520 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moody
Moody has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
62 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
76 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
93 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moody
Moody - Doris Stanley Memorial Library
300 Bookmark Circle, Moody
Cities Near Moody
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Moody FAQ
Is Moody, Alabama affordable?⌄
Moody's median rent is $1,553/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,627/year. Median home value is $237,500.
Is Moody, Alabama safe?⌄
Moody's violent crime rate was 146 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 563 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moody, Alabama?⌄
St. Clair County, which includes Moody, has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moody, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Moody is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,553/month and median household income is $86,627/year. The median home value is $237,500. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moody, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Moody is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from