Electricity rates in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (505 since 2015). Huntsville, Alabama has 218,814 residents in 94,058 households; 75.8% heat with electricity.
Huntsville on the map
Madison County, with Huntsville marked
Outage risk around Huntsville
Huntsville, AL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 486 wind and 19 tornado, 230.8 per 100,000 residents of 218,814. Top gust near Huntsville, AL: 82 knots, 94 mph. Damage near Huntsville, AL: $1.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of Huntsville, AL
wind and tornado reports, Huntsville, AL
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| Huntsville, AL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL, 2015 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2016 | 31 | 2 | 33 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2017 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2018 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2019 | 51 | 2 | 53 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2020 | 52 | 1 | 53 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2021 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2022 | 35 | 3 | 38 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2023 | 64 | 2 | 66 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2024 | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Huntsville, AL, 2025 | 88 | 3 | 91 |
Facts about Huntsville
- Residents of Huntsville, AL, ACS 2023
- 218,8141 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Huntsville, AL
- $70,7787 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Huntsville, AL
- 94,0582.33 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Huntsville, AL
- 58.1%54,616 owners and 39,442 renter households
- Housing units in Huntsville, AL
- 102,5928,534 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Huntsville, AL
- 75.8%71,266 of 94,058 homes
- Land area of Huntsville, AL
- 223.6 sq mi978.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Huntsville, AL
- 2.2%at 1,143 kWh a month over the $70,778 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Huntsville, AL
- 505NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 230.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Huntsville, AL
- 198445,297 of 102,592 homes (44.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Huntsville, AL
- $263,100$1,078 gross rent a month, 4.92% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Huntsville
Compare Huntsville with nearby cities
| City near Huntsville, AL | Distance from Huntsville | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL (this page) | 0 mi | 218,814 | $70,778 | 1984 | $263,100 | 505 | 13.1% |
| Madison, AL | 4.9 mi west | 58,335 (-160,479) | $131,436 (+$60,658) | 2000 (+16 yr) | $367,900 (+$104,800) | 518 (+13) | 18.8% (+5.7 pts) |
| Decatur, AL | 19.8 mi southwest | 57,760 (-161,054) | $59,831 (-$10,947) | 1977 (-7 yr) | $190,500 (-$72,600) | 353 (-152) | 4.4% (-8.7 pts) |
| Florence, AL | 56.9 mi west | 41,231 (-177,583) | $50,396 (-$20,382) | 1972 (-12 yr) | $174,100 (-$89,000) | 1,055 (+550) | 6.7% (-6.5 pts) |
| Gadsden, AL | 60.8 mi southeast | 33,617 (-185,197) | $38,699 (-$32,079) | 1959 (-25 yr) | $101,900 (-$161,200) | 98 (-407) | 3.4% (-9.7 pts) |
| Birmingham, AL | 81.2 mi south | 199,322 (-19,492) | $44,376 (-$26,402) | 1965 (-19 yr) | $138,600 (-$124,500) | 196 (-309) | 8.5% (-4.6 pts) |
Who supplies Huntsville
Madison County lists 1 utility for Huntsville, AL (218,814 residents): homes pay 11.45 cents per kWh, about $131 a month at 1,143 kWh, 2.2% of the $70,778 Huntsville median income. Madison County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL: 94,058 households at $1,699 a year per home for electricity (Madison County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $159.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,944 a year per household.
| Group in Huntsville, AL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Huntsville, AL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL, all households | 94,058 | $1,699 | $159.8 million | 2.40% |
| Huntsville, AL, homeowners | 54,616 | $1,940 | $106.0 million | 2.74% |
| Huntsville, AL, renters | 39,442 | $1,184 | $46.7 million | 1.67% |
Housing and heating in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL: 45,297 of 102,592 homes were built before 1980 and 31,046 in 2000 or later. Huntsville, AL has 64,852 detached houses, 25,468 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,533 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Huntsville, AL
% of homes by decade built, Huntsville, AL
- 3pre-40
- 240s
- 850s
- 2060s
- 1270s
- 1580s
- 1190s
- 1200s
- 1610s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Huntsville, AL
| Huntsville, AL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL, median year built | 1984 | 1991 | -7 years | 9 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, built before 1980 | 44.2% | 32.7% | +11.5 points | 10 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, built 2000 or later | 30.3% | 36.4% | -6.2 points | 10 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, detached houses | 63.2% | 71.7% | -8.5 points | 14 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 24.8% | 16.6% | +8.2 points | 6 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, mobile homes | 1.5% | 3.9% | -2.4 points | 9 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, renter households | 41.9% | 31.2% | +10.7 points | 10 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, median home value | $263,100 | $267,800 | -$4,700 | 5 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, median gross rent a month | $1,078 | $1,116 | -$38 | 6 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, people per household | 2.21 | 2.37 | -0.16 | 17 of 18 |
Who lives in Huntsville: income, cars, homes
In Huntsville, AL, 17,370 of 37,339 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 39,893 households moved in since 2018 and 15,610 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Of 107,809 workers in Huntsville, AL, 14,139 work from home, 83,501 drive alone, 273 ride transit and 1,399 walk. In Huntsville, AL, 24,362 of 94,058 households earn under $35,000, 24,775 $35,000-$75,000, 26,512 $75,000-$150,000 and 18,409 $150,000 or more. In Huntsville, AL, 4,450 households own no vehicle and 52,312 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 28,747 residents of Huntsville, AL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.4. Huntsville, AL homes: 65,758 have 3+ bedrooms, 15,516 none or one, median 5.8 rooms.
Household income in Huntsville, AL
| Huntsville, AL | Value | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL, households under $35,000 | 25.9% | 12 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, households $150,000 or more | 19.6% | 5 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, residents below poverty | 13.8% | 11 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, median age | 36.4 | 11 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 64.1% | 11 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, households without a vehicle | 4.7% | 12 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.6% | 10 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, workers at home | 13.1% | 5 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, cost-burdened renters | 46.5% | 12 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, moved in since 2018 | 42.4% | 4 of 18 |
| Huntsville, AL, moved in before 2000 | 16.6% | 11 of 18 |
Analyst note on Huntsville
Huntsville, AL counts 218,814 residents in 94,058 households, on 223.6 square miles. Household income in Huntsville, AL is $70,778; 54,616 of its 94,058 households own. 71,266 of the 94,058 occupied homes in Huntsville, AL heat with electricity.
Huntsville, AL has 102,592 housing units, 8,534 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Huntsville, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Huntsville, AL. Huntsville, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (76%).
Huntsville, AL ranks 5 of 18 Alabama cities for the highest median home value ($263,100). Huntsville, AL ranks 5 of 18 Alabama cities for people working from home (13.1% of workers).
ZIP codes in Huntsville
| ZIP area touching Huntsville, AL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Huntsville | Share of Huntsville's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 35756 (Huntsville, AL) | 50.7% | 18.7% |
| 35810 (Huntsville, AL) | 84.5% | 10.9% |
| 35803 (Huntsville, AL) | 46.6% | 10.5% |
| 35802 (Huntsville, AL) | 99.1% | 7.5% |
| 35806 (Huntsville, AL) | 56.7% | 6.6% |
| 35763 (Huntsville, AL) | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| 35801 (Huntsville, AL) | 99.8% | 6.3% |
| 35811 (Huntsville, AL) | 24.6% | 5.3% |
| 35824 (Huntsville, AL) | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| 35805 (Huntsville, AL) | 98.2% | 4.1% |
| 35741 (Huntsville, AL) | 28.4% | 3.2% |
| 35808 (Huntsville, AL) | 10.0% | 2.7% |
| 35748 (Huntsville, AL) | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| 35816 (Huntsville, AL) | 99.9% | 2.3% |
| 35757 (Huntsville, AL) | 28.5% | 1.5% |
| 35896 (Huntsville, AL) | 99.7% | 0.2% |
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Questions on Huntsville
Huntsville: what is the electricity rate?
Huntsville, AL has no price of its own; its 218,814 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 1,143 kWh month costs $131.
Huntsville: how does it rank among Alabama cities?
Huntsville, AL: rank 1 of 18 by its 218,814 residents, rank 7 of 18 by $70,778 median income.
Huntsville: how many homes heat with electricity?
Huntsville, AL: 71,266 of 94,058 occupied homes, 75.8%; Madison County 74.6%.
Huntsville: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,143 kWh a month, 2.2% of the $70,778 median income in Huntsville, AL.
Huntsville: damaging storms reported nearby?
505 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Huntsville, AL, 2015 to 2025, 230.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Huntsville?
Huntsville, AL: median home built 1984; 45,297 of 102,592 homes (44.2%) predate 1980, 64,852 are detached and 25,468 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Huntsville, AL renters struggle with rent?
17,370 of 37,339 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Huntsville, AL work from home?
14,139 of 107,809 workers.
How many households in Huntsville, AL earn under $35,000?
24,362 of 94,058, against 18,409 at $150,000 or more.