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Steele’s story
Steele in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
SteeleAL
A town of 1,149. A regional job hub with 746 jobs.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,149
−4.9% since 2010
Typical home
$220K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
32.5
years
Jobs based here
746
A job hub
What makes Steele stand out
The thing Steele does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,149 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Rainbow CitySteele
Steele’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →73°
Clear
H 91° · L 68°
Local news
All →- Terrance Steele - A.L. Johnson Eagles Junior Varsity Football (Thomaston, AL)Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
- PRO MOD LIST FOR THE 2026 DRAGCOVERAGE NIGHT OF FIREDragCoverage · Aug 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Steele. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Steele
Most working residents leave Steele for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Birmingham (16%), Gadsden (8%) and Ashville (6%). Half commute less than 37 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Steele4%
Birmingham16%
Gadsden8%
Ashville6%
Hoover6%
37 mi
median commute distance
746
jobs based in Steele
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Steele has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring50–74°
Summer68–89°
Fall51–75°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Steele’s public schools outperform 60% of Alabama districts
The public schools Steele’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Elementary School | PK–6 | 141 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Safety
Crime reported in Steele
Steele's reported crime rate is well below Alabama's. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Steele2
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Steele4
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Steele home is worth about $220K
The typical Steele home is worth about $220,000, up 5.1% in a year, 9% below the Alabama typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Steele$220K
Alabama$242K
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Steele beats the Alabama average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Steele | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.9% | 19.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
Riverview Regional Medical Center
11.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
73rd
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A job hub
Every workday, about 730 people come to Steele for work
Where Steele’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
746jobs based in Steele
4%of working residents work in town
37 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Steele
Town in Alabama, United States
Steele is a town in northeastern St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1952. As of the 2020 census, Steele had a population of 992. The town is a part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. It was initially known as Steel's Station or Steele's Depot in the late 19th century.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 992
- Area
- 6.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 577 ft
- ZIP code
- 35987
- Area code
- 256
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