Reform (; REE-form) is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,702, down from 1,978 in 2000. It is located approximately halfway between Columbus, Mississippi and Tuscaloosa on U.S. Route 82.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35481

Area code205

Living in Reform

Housing in Reform

$129K▼ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Reform home is worth about $129,000, down 1.9% in a year, 47% below 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 Reform

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Not graded

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

Violent crime per 1,000

Reform 2.1

Alabama 3.8

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Reform 12.5

Alabama 16.4

U.S. 17.7

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

Work & commute in Reform

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Most working residents leave Reform for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Tuscaloosa (16%), Northport (5%) and Birmingham (3%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Tuscaloosa

16%

Northport

Birmingham

Fayette

8%Work in townlive and work in Reform 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 606Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Reform →

Health in Reform

Health Grade D

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 44% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

3better than AL·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.7%Fewer binge drinkersAL 14.1% · better 81.9%More adults treating high blood pressureAL 78% · better 24.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Fayette Medical CenterFayette · 25.3 mi · ER

Pickens County Family Practice CenterGordo · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Reform

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

11Does Reform flood?paid flood claims since 1978 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Reform

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

Climate in Reform

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Reform has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

57° / 36°Winter

75° / 51°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

76° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Reform get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 8, with the last in spring around Mar 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Reform

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Reform’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 57% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictPickens CountySchools2

Reform Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 174 students Pickens County High School DHigh · Grades 5–12 · 265 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.