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Killen’s story
Killen in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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KillenAL
A town of 1,150. A regional job hub with 539 jobs.
Population
1,150
−6.7% since 2010
Typical home
$273K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
539
A job hub
What makes Killen stand out
The 3 things Killen does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,150 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Killen’s report card
Now in Killen
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Killen? Is a B+ for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Killen’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →91°
Mostly Cloudy
H 89° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Two Lauderdale County residents killed in motorcycle crash near KillenAL.com · Sep 26
- West Point Varsity Football @ Brooksmaxpreps.com · Sep 25
- Minor Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Brooksmaxpreps.com · Sep 21
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Killen. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Killen
Most working residents leave Killen for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Florence (28%), Muscle Shoals (10%) and Sheffield (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Killen3%
Florence28%
Muscle Shoals10%
Sheffield5%
Huntsville5%
10 mi
median commute distance
539
jobs based in Killen
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Killen beats the Alabama average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
14 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Killen | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 19.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.2% |
North Alabama Medical Center
7.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
88th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Killen has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–53°
Spring48–73°
Summer66–89°
Fall48–74°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Killen’s public schools outperform 63% of Alabama districts
The public schools Killen’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | PK–6 | 874 | A− |
| Brooks High School | 7–12 | 729 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Housing
A typical Killen home is worth about $273K
The typical Killen home is worth about $273,000, up 1.7% in a year, 13% above the Alabama typical home.
$273KZillow home value
Typical home value
Killen$273K
Alabama$242K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Killen
Killen's reported crime rate is below Alabama's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Killen1
Alabama3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Killen9.6
Alabama16.4
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
10
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
1.6% of Killen is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 20 of 1,299 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Killen Park | 0.1 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A job hub
Every workday, about 528 people come to Killen for work
Where Killen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
539jobs based in Killen
3%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Killen
4 notable people were born in Killen.
About Killen
Town in Alabama, United States
Killen is a town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Florence - Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". It was incorporated in 1957. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town is 1,034, down from its record high of 1,119 in 2000.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,034
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 35645
- Area code
- 256
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