Munford is a town in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,351. It is the location of what has been called the last battle of the Civil War east of the Mississippi, the Battle of Munford on April 23, 1865.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36268

Area code256

Living in Munford

Housing in Munford

$198K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Munford home is worth about $198,000, up 1.6% in a year, 18% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Munford

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Most working residents leave Munford for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Anniston (12%), Oxford (11%) and Talladega (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Anniston

12%

Oxford

11%

Talladega

Birmingham

1%Work in townlive and work in Munford 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 280Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Munford

Health Grade D

Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 25% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

7worse than AL

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

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

20.8%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse 10.8%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 20.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Citizens Baptist Medical CenterTalladega · 10 mi · ER

Talladega Quality Health CareTalladega · 10.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Munford

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

3Does Munford flood?paid flood claims since 2003 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Munford

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Climate in Munford

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Munford 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.

57° / 34°Winter

75° / 49°Spring

89° / 67°Summer

75° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Munford get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Munford

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School Grade B-

The public schools Munford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 52% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictTalladega CountySchools3

Munford Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 770 students Munford Middle School C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 308 students Munford High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 385 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.