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Gurley, AL
Town in Madison County, Alabama.
Population
607
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
0
Gurley and its ZIP codes
Gurley at a glance
- Gurley is 64% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,964, 11% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,800 (7% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Gurley, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gurley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,964
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$194,800
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (33), Irish Americans (16), French Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Gurley.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,511
235,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.9B
FY 2026, $38,405 per person
How people get to work
Gurley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gurley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
2,233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,053
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gurley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Gurley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paint RockTown | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodvilleTown | 8 mi | 6.6 |
| Owens Cross RoadsCity | 9.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Pleasant GrovesTown | 9.4 mi | 3.6 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 11 mi | 225.2 |
| New HopeCity | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| Moores MillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.6 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17.5 |
| GrantTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MeridianvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 15.6 |
| Redstone ArsenalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 21.8 |
| SkylineTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
| ScottsboroCity | 19 mi | 50.6 |
| LangstonTown | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| Union GroveTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gurley, AL in?
- Gurley is in Madison County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Gurley, AL?
- About 607 people live in Gurley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gurley?
- Nearby places include Paint Rock (3.9 mi), Woodville (8 mi), Owens Cross Roads (9.3 mi), Pleasant Groves (9.4 mi), Huntsville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023