Parrish is a town in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in October 1922. As of the 2020 census, Parrish had a population of 982.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35580

Area code205

Living in Parrish

Housing in Parrish

$127K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Parrish home is worth about $127,000, up 3.3% in a year, 48% below the Alabama typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Parrish

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Not graded

Parrish has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent4

Property14

Reported in 202518

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Parrish

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Most working residents leave Parrish for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jasper (21%), Birmingham (18%) and Homewood (4%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Jasper

21%

Birmingham

18%

Homewood

Huntsville

1%Work in townlive and work in Parrish 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 184Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Parrish →

Health in Parrish

Health Grade D

Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 55% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

16worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 3▼ 1 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

25%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse 21%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse 26%More adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · worse

Care nearby

Walker Baptist Medical CenterJasper · 7.9 mi · ER

Capstone-ParrishParrish · 1.1 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 Parrish · CMS · HRSAHealth in Parrish →

Natural hazards in Parrish

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Parrish flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Parrish

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

Climate in Parrish

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Parrish has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 34°Winter

75° / 50°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Parrish get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 4, with the last in spring around Mar 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Parrish

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School Grade C

The public schools Parrish’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictWalker CountySchools1

Parrish ElementaryMiddle School B+Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 288 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.