Primary sources for Florence, AL
- Census Bureau profile of Florence, AL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Florence, AL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Florence, AL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Florence, AL
Electricity rates in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL ranks 1 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (1,055 since 2015). Florence, Alabama has 41,231 residents in 17,203 households; 70.0% heat with electricity.
Florence on the map
Lauderdale County, with Florence marked
Outage risk around Florence
Florence, AL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 1,038 wind and 17 tornado, 2,558.8 per 100,000 residents of 41,231. Top gust near Florence, AL: 81 knots, 93 mph. Damage near Florence, AL: $28.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Florence, AL
wind and tornado reports, Florence, AL
- 9'15
- 22'16
- 48'17
- 66'18
- 86'19
- 120'20
- 134'21
- 44'22
- 158'23
- 30'24
- 338'25
| Florence, AL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL, 2015 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Florence, AL, 2016 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Florence, AL, 2017 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Florence, AL, 2018 | 64 | 2 | 66 |
| Florence, AL, 2019 | 83 | 3 | 86 |
| Florence, AL, 2020 | 119 | 1 | 120 |
| Florence, AL, 2021 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| Florence, AL, 2022 | 43 | 1 | 44 |
| Florence, AL, 2023 | 157 | 1 | 158 |
| Florence, AL, 2024 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
| Florence, AL, 2025 | 331 | 7 | 338 |
Facts about Florence
- Residents of Florence, AL, ACS 2023
- 41,23111 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Florence, AL
- $50,39614 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Florence, AL
- 17,2032.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Florence, AL
- 50.5%8,683 owners and 8,520 renter households
- Housing units in Florence, AL
- 19,7662,563 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Florence, AL
- 70.0%12,043 of 17,203 homes
- Land area of Florence, AL
- 26.6 sq mi1,551.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Florence, AL
- 3.2%at 1,143 kWh a month over the $50,396 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Florence, AL
- 1,055NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 2,558.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Florence, AL
- 197212,466 of 19,766 homes (63.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Florence, AL
- $174,100$784 gross rent a month, 5.40% of value a year
Housing and heating in Florence
Florence, AL: 12,466 of 19,766 homes were built before 1980 and 2,808 in 2000 or later. Florence, AL has 12,179 detached houses, 4,848 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 272 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Florence, AL
% of homes by decade built, Florence, AL
- 7pre-40
- 640s
- 1450s
- 1860s
- 1770s
- 1180s
- 1290s
- 700s
- 710s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Florence, AL
| Florence, AL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL, median year built | 1972 | 1980 | -8 years | 16 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, built before 1980 | 63.1% | 50.6% | +12.4 points | 4 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, built 2000 or later | 14.2% | 20.3% | -6.1 points | 15 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, detached houses | 61.6% | 70.6% | -9.0 points | 15 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 24.5% | 13.2% | +11.3 points | 7 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, mobile homes | 1.4% | 9.0% | -7.6 points | 12 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, renter households | 49.5% | 32.2% | +17.4 points | 3 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, median home value | $174,100 | $185,800 | -$11,700 | 13 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, median gross rent a month | $784 | $799 | -$15 | 18 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, people per household | 2.25 | 2.38 | -0.13 | 16 of 18 |
Who lives in Florence: income, cars, homes
Florence, AL homes: 10,541 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,138 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. In Florence, AL, 3,132 of 7,391 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,393 households moved in since 2018 and 3,247 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Florence, AL, 1,551 households own no vehicle and 9,294 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Florence, AL, 6,228 of 17,203 households earn under $35,000, 5,457 $35,000-$75,000, 4,059 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,459 $150,000 or more. Of 17,913 workers in Florence, AL, 1,193 work from home, 14,396 drive alone, 0 ride transit and 398 walk. 7,478 residents of Florence, AL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.1.
Household income in Florence, AL
| Florence, AL | Value | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL, households under $35,000 | 36.2% | 6 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, households $150,000 or more | 8.5% | 17 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, residents below poverty | 19.3% | 7 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, median age | 35.1 | 16 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.3% | 17 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, households without a vehicle | 9.0% | 4 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, households with 2+ vehicles | 54.0% | 13 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, workers at home | 6.7% | 13 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, cost-burdened renters | 42.4% | 16 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, moved in since 2018 | 43.0% | 3 of 18 |
| Florence, AL, moved in before 2000 | 18.9% | 5 of 18 |
Cost of living with electricity in Florence
Florence, AL: 17,203 households at $1,741 a year per home for electricity (Lauderdale County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $30.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,081 a year per household.
| Group in Florence, AL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Florence, AL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL, all households | 17,203 | $1,741 | $30.0 million | 3.45% |
| Florence, AL, homeowners | 8,683 | $1,927 | $16.7 million | 3.82% |
| Florence, AL, renters | 8,520 | $1,354 | $11.5 million | 2.69% |
Who supplies Florence
Lauderdale County lists 1 utility for Florence, AL (41,231 residents): homes pay 11.61 cents per kWh, about $133 a month at 1,143 kWh, 3.2% of the $50,396 Florence median income. Lauderdale County page.
Analyst note on Florence
Household income in Florence, AL is $50,396; 8,683 of its 17,203 households own. Florence, AL counts 41,231 residents in 17,203 households, on 26.6 square miles. 12,043 of the 17,203 occupied homes in Florence, AL heat with electricity.
Florence, AL has 19,766 housing units, 2,563 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Florence, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Florence, AL. Florence, AL ranks 1 of 18 Alabama cities for the lowest median rent ($784 a month).
Florence, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1972). Florence, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for the share of renter households (50%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Florence
Compare Florence with nearby cities
| City near Florence, AL | Distance from Florence | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL (this page) | 0 mi | 41,231 | $50,396 | 1972 | $174,100 | 1,055 | 6.7% |
| Decatur, AL | 42.3 mi southeast | 57,760 (+16,529) | $59,831 (+$9,435) | 1977 (+5 yr) | $190,500 (+$16,400) | 353 (-702) | 4.4% (-2.3 pts) |
| Madison, AL | 52.0 mi east | 58,335 (+17,104) | $131,436 (+$81,040) | 2000 (+28 yr) | $367,900 (+$193,800) | 518 (-537) | 18.8% (+12.2 pts) |
| Huntsville, AL | 56.9 mi east | 218,814 (+177,583) | $70,778 (+$20,382) | 1984 (+12 yr) | $263,100 (+$89,000) | 505 (-550) | 13.1% (+6.5 pts) |
| Birmingham, AL | 102.8 mi southeast | 199,322 (+158,091) | $44,376 (-$6,020) | 1965 (-7 yr) | $138,600 (-$35,500) | 196 (-859) | 8.5% (+1.8 pts) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 108.3 mi southeast | 38,704 (-2,527) | $129,171 (+$78,775) | 1978 (+6 yr) | $494,500 (+$320,400) | 207 (-848) | 15.6% (+8.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Florence
| ZIP area touching Florence, AL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Florence | Share of Florence's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 35630 (Florence, AL) | 81.4% | 77.6% |
| 35633 (Florence, AL) | 2.0% | 15.4% |
| 35634 (Florence, AL) | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| 35632 (Florence, AL) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
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Questions on Florence
Florence: what is the electricity rate?
Florence, AL has no price of its own; its 41,231 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 1,143 kWh month costs $133.
Florence: how does it rank among Alabama cities?
Florence, AL: rank 11 of 18 by its 41,231 residents, rank 14 of 18 by $50,396 median income.
Florence: how many homes heat with electricity?
Florence, AL: 12,043 of 17,203 occupied homes, 70.0%; Lauderdale County 67.8%.
Florence: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,143 kWh a month, 3.2% of the $50,396 median income in Florence, AL.
Florence: damaging storms reported nearby?
1,055 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Florence, AL, 2015 to 2025, 2,558.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Florence?
Florence, AL: median home built 1972; 12,466 of 19,766 homes (63.1%) predate 1980, 12,179 are detached and 4,848 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Florence, AL?
10,541 of 19,766 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.3 rooms.
How many Florence, AL renters struggle with rent?
3,132 of 7,391 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Florence, AL households have no car?
1,551 households; 9,294 have two or more.