Vincent, originally known as Propel, is a city in Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,982. The community was first known as Propel, but later named Vincent in honor of the Vincent family, who were early settlers of the area. It was incorporated in 1897.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35178

Area code205

Living in Vincent

Housing in Vincent

$261K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Vincent home is worth about $261,000, up 4.8% in a year, 8% above the Alabama typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Health in Vincent

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

12worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.1%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 20.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse 19.7%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

St. Vincent's St. ClairPell City · 16.5 mi · ER

Talladega Quality Health CareTalladega · 17.5 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 Vincent · CMS · HRSAHealth in Vincent →

Natural hazards in Vincent

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

1Does Vincent flood?paid flood claims since 2003 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Vincent

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

Climate in Vincent

Full climate →

Vincent has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

57° / 35°Winter

75° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

76° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Vincent get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 2, with the last in spring around Mar 31.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Vincent

All Vincent schools →

School Grade A

The public schools Vincent’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictShelby CountySchools2

Vincent Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 397 students Vincent Middle High School C+High · Grades 6–12 · 447 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.