Silas is a town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 377. The town was struck by a tornado on March 17, 2021. The tornado downed trees and inflicted minor damage to outbuildings and homes at EF1 strength. It reached EF2 strength well northeast of town and injured two people.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36919

Area code251

Living in Silas

Housing in Silas

$127K▼ 6.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Silas home is worth about $127,000, down 6.2% in a year, 47% below the Alabama typical home.

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Health in Silas

Compared with Alabama

1worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

34.8%More adults with arthritisAL 30.3% · worse

Care nearby

Wayne General HospitalWaynesboro · 19.3 mi · ER

Gilbertown Medical/Dental CenterGilbertown · 7.5 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 Silas · CMS · HRSAHealth in Silas →

Natural hazards in Silas

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

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

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

Climate in Silas

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Silas has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 38°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

78° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Silas get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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