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A town of 377 people in Alabama
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About Silas

Town in Alabama, United States
377Population
5.2 sq miArea
233 ftElevation

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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ZIP code36919
Area code251
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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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1worse than AL

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

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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
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Natural hazards in Silas

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

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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
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Nearest: Choctaw County Public - Gilbertown BranchGilbertown · 7.2 miles · 32 hrs a week

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