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York’s story
York in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
YorkAL
A town of 2,056. A typical home worth about $52K.
Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,056
−4.9% since 2010
Typical home
$52K
−21.8% in a year
Household income
$30K
median
Median age
44.4
years
Jobs based here
339
A commuter town
What makes York stand out
The 3 things York does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
89% of working residents leave York for work
Where York’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
339jobs based in York
11%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
York’s report card
Now in York
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Residents weigh in
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Local news
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- Al-Sharaa in New York: The Surprise is Gone, the Crises RemainAl-Akhbar English · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in York. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical York home is worth about $52K
The typical York home is worth about $52,000, down 21.8% in a year, 78% below the Alabama typical home.
$52KZillow home value
Typical home value
York$52K
Alabama$242K
−21.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
York beats the Alabama average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
4 better8 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | York | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.2% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 22.4% | 9.6% |
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
0.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
7th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
York’s public schools outperform 17% of Alabama districts
The public schools York’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 83% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| York West End Junior High School | PK–4 | 159 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in York
Most working residents leave York for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Livingston (19%), Tuscaloosa (6%) and Demopolis (5%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In York11%
Livingston19%
Tuscaloosa6%
Demopolis5%
Birmingham3%
36 mi
median commute distance
339
jobs based in York
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 2023
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
York has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–77°
Summer70–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in York
York's reported crime rate is well below Alabama's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
York1.8
Alabama3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
York2.6
Alabama16.4
U.S.17.7
4
violent crimes reported in 2024
6
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0% of York is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 2 of 4,389 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from York
5 notable people were born in York.
About York
City in Alabama, United States
York is a city in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, York had a population of 2,414. From 1920 to 1980, it was the largest town in the county. Since 1990, it has been the second largest city behind the county seat of Livingston.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,414
- Area
- 6.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 190 ft
- ZIP code
- 36925
- Area code
- 205
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