Ragland is a town in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States southeast of Ashville. It incorporated in 1899. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,693, up slightly from 1,639 in 2010. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35131

Area code205

Living in Ragland

Housing in Ragland

$189K▲ 5.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ragland home is worth about $189,000, up 5.5% in a year, 22% below the Alabama typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Ragland

C⁻

Safety Grade C-

Ragland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 77% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 45% of towns.

Violent crime per 1,000

Ragland 2.9

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Ragland 12.8

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

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

Work & commute in Ragland

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Most working residents leave Ragland for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Pell City (15%), Birmingham (12%) and Gadsden (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Pell City

15%

Birmingham

12%

Gadsden

Ashville

3%Work in townlive and work in Ragland 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 142Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ragland →

Health in Ragland

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 17% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

19worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.4%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 22.3%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse 30.3%More adults in fair or poor healthAL 22.8% · worse

Care nearby

St. Vincent's St. ClairPell City · 13.6 mi · ER

Anniston Quality Health CareAnniston · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Ragland

High

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

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

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

Climate in Ragland

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Ragland 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.

56° / 35°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Ragland get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 4, with the last in spring around Mar 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Ragland

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School Grade B

The public schools Ragland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSt Clair CountySchools1

Ragland High School C-Other · Grades PK–12 · 411 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.