2019 · Steel Dust Recycling · Wikimedia Commons
Millport’s story
Millport in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
MillportAL
A town of 1,412. Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,412
−3.7% since 2010
Typical home
$145K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
30.5
years
Jobs based here
271
A commuter town
What makes Millport stand out
The 2 things Millport does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,412 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Millport’s report card
Now in Millport
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Residents weigh in
Live in Millport? Is a C− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Millport’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →73°
Clear
H 92° · L 68°
Local news
All →- South Lamar vs Sulligent - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/04/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 2
- South Lamar vs Gordo - Boys Middle School Basketball 10/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 2
- Zoey Flye - South Lamar Stallions Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball (Millport, AL)Sports Illustrated · Sep 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Millport. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Millport beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Millport | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 4.1% |
Fayette Medical Center
18.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Millport home is worth about $145K
The typical Millport home is worth about $145,000, down 1.7% in a year, 40% below the Alabama typical home.
$145KZillow home value
Typical home value
Millport$145K
Alabama$242K
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Millport
Most working residents leave Millport for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (11%), Vernon (8%) and Fayette (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Millport6%
Columbus11%
Vernon8%
Fayette7%
Tuscaloosa6%
20 mi
median commute distance
271
jobs based in Millport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Millport has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring51–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–76°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
2
paid flood claims since 1982
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Millport
6 crimes were reported in Millport in 2025: 3 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Millport is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0% of Millport is conserved land
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 3,506 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Millport City Park | — | 22 |
| 2. Propst Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Millport for work
Where Millport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
271jobs based in Millport
6%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Millport
Town in Alabama, United States
Millport is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1887. As of the 2020 census, Millport had a population of 1,010. After its incorporation from 1890 to 1900, it was the largest town in Lamar County, losing the distinction to Sulligent. Since 1940, it has been the 3rd largest town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,010
- Area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- ZIP code
- 35576
- Area code
- 205
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