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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36925

Area code205

Living in York

Housing in York

$52K▼ 21.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical York home is worth about $52,000, down 21.8% in a year, 78% below the Alabama typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in York

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). York's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

York 1.8

Alabama 3.8

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

York 2.6

Alabama 16.4

U.S. 17.7

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

Work & commute in York

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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.

Livingston

19%

Tuscaloosa

Demopolis

Birmingham

11%Work in townlive and work in York 36 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 339Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in York →

Health in York

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 36% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

4better than AL·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.2%Fewer binge drinkersAL 14.1% · better 6.3%Fewer adults who have had cancerAL 8.2% · better 22.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · worse

Care nearby

Hill Hospital of Sumter CountyYork · 0.6 mi · ER

Sumter County Health CenterLivingston · 9.4 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 York · CMS · HRSAHealth in York →

Natural hazards in York

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

2Does York flood?paid flood claims since 2023 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to York

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

Climate in York

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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.

59° / 37°Winter

77° / 52°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

77° / 53°Fall

How much snow does York get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in York

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C⁻

School Grade C-

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.

DistrictSumter CountySchools1

York West End Junior High School DElementary · Grades PK–4 · 159 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.