Trafford is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. A small portion extends into Blount County. The town was incorporated in 1948. At the 2020 census, the population was 613.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35172

Area code205

Living in Trafford

Housing in Trafford

$88K▼ 5.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Trafford home is worth about $88,000, down 5.1% in a year, 64% below the Alabama typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Trafford

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Not graded

Trafford has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property3

Reported in 20243

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

Work & commute in Trafford

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Most working residents leave Trafford for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Birmingham (36%), Gardendale (4%) and Hoover (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Birmingham

36%

Gardendale

Hoover

Bessemer

0%Work in townlive and work in Trafford 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 33Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Trafford →

Health in Trafford

Compared with Alabama

13better than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 14.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · better

Care nearby

St. Vincent's EastBirmingham · 16.2 mi · ER

Chc - RoebuckBirmingham · 13 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 Trafford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Trafford →

Natural hazards in Trafford

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Trafford flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Trafford MapTrafford vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Trafford

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Trafford has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 34°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Trafford get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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