© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Tillmans Corner.
Tillmans Corner is an unincorporated community in Mobile County, AL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Tillmans Corner
This unincorporated community south of Mobile feels like a place where people actually put down roots rather than just pass through. With a median household income around $60,837 and median home values hovering near $167,000, you're looking at genuinely affordable housing compared to most of the country—rent averages $908 a month if you're renting. The job market is stable with unemployment at 3.5%, and you're close enough to Mobile's job opportunities that a 26.5-minute commute is pretty standard if you need to head into the city for work.
Tillmans Corner at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Tillmans Corner: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tillmans Corner, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (37.4%), and 4.0% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 10% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Tillmans Corner
In Tillmans Corner, rent runs 10% below the AL average, and home values are 21% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$762
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above AL average
Unemployment in Tillmans Corner
Unemployment in Mobile County, which includes Tillmans Corner, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Tillmans Corner: Mobile County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mobile County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tillmans Corner is about 4% of Mobile County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tillmans Corner Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.1 min avg
How Tillmans Corner residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tillmans Corner, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Regional airport · few flights335k 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 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, which covers Tillmans Corner, runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
275.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
731.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Mobile County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mobile County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mobile County, which includes Tillmans Corner, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 15 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76.0M |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mobile County, county-wide
Tillmans Corner is about 4% of Mobile County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mobile County, which includes Tillmans Corner, is typically good — 260 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
260
per year
Moderate Days
103
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mobile County, county-wide
Tillmans Corner is about 4% of Mobile County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tillmans Corner has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
69.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
77
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 5.66" |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 5.44" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 5.71" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 5.39" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 6.55" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 7.69" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 6.87" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 3.95" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 4.60" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 5.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tillmans Corner
Uninsured
17.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tillmans Corner's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baypointe Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Mobile
USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Mobile
Springhill Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Mobile
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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tillmans Corner
Tillmans Corner's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tillmans Corner (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,879 students · in-state tuition $10,476 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 782 students · in-state tuition $25,300 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,881 (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: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tillmans Corner
Tillmans Corner has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
61 mi awayCities Near Tillmans Corner
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tillmans Corner?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tillmans Corner FAQ
Is Tillmans Corner, Alabama affordable?⌄
Tillmans Corner's median rent is $908/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,837/year. Median home value is $166,700.
Is Tillmans Corner, Alabama safe?⌄
Tillmans Corner is policed by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 276 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 731 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tillmans Corner, Alabama?⌄
Mobile County, which includes Tillmans Corner, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tillmans Corner, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Tillmans Corner is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $908/month and median household income is $60,837/year. The median home value is $166,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tillmans Corner, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Tillmans Corner is 26 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