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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35645

Area code256

Living in Killen

Housing in Killen

$273K▲ 1.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Killen home is worth about $273,000, up 1.7% in a year, 13% above the Alabama typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Killen

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Killen's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Killen 1

Alabama 3.8

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Killen 9.6

Alabama 16.4

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Killen

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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.

Florence

28%

Muscle Shoals

10%

Sheffield

Huntsville

3%Work in townlive and work in Killen 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 539Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Killen →

Health in Killen

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

14better than AL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 1▼ 7 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11%Fewer adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · better 5.6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerAL 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence · 7.9 mi · ER

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --FlorenceFlorence · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Killen · CMS · HRSAHealth in Killen →

Natural hazards in Killen

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Killen flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Killen

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Killen →

Climate in Killen

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Killen has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°.

53° / 32°Winter

73° / 48°Spring

89° / 66°Summer

74° / 48°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Nov 3, with the last in spring around Mar 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Killen →

Schools in Killen

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School Grade B

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.

DistrictLauderdale CountySchools2

Brooks Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 874 students Brooks High School B-High · Grades 7–12 · 729 students

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.