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Brewton

A city of 5,186 people in Alabama
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Outdoors in Brewton

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Conserved land1.5%108 of 7,353 acres
Trails1.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves021 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Housing in Brewton

$152K▲ 0.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brewton home is worth about $152,000, up 0.6% in a year, 37% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Brewton

D

Safety Grade D

Brewton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 95% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Brewton 5.3
Alabama 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Brewton 38.4
Alabama 15
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Brewton

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About one in 3 of Brewton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Mobile (4%), Atmore (2%) and Montgomery (2%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Mobile
4%
Atmore
2%
Montgomery
2%
East Brewton
2%
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Health in Brewton

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 50% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

1better than AL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

D W Mcmillan Memorial HospitalBrewton · 1.3 mi · ER
Brewton Family Dental CenterBrewton · 1.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brewton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brewton →

Natural hazards in Brewton

92
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brewton →

Climate in Brewton

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Brewton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter
79° / 53°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
79° / 55°Fall
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Schools in Brewton

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Brewton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#29Best public schoolsof 180 in AL
DistrictBrewton CitySchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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