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Retirement community in Hueytown, Alabama

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Hueytown, Alabama Retirement Guide

established retirement community
50

Retirement Score

Hueytown, Alabama at a Glance

Median Home Price
$134,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.
Avg January Low
39.2°F
Cost of Living Index
88 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
50 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Hueytown, Alabama, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$64,176High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Hueytown's cost of living is 12% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$134,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,177High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
75.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Hueytown using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$291

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$327

Median home price used: $134,200

Median rent reference: $1,177 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
38.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Hueytown scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Alabama has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 308 sunny days a year and an average January low of 39.2°F, Hueytown offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
88.5 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
6.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
16,655High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
36.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
17.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
5.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
52.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
40.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Hueytown

Is Hueytown, Alabama a good place to retire?

Hueytown, Alabama is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Hueytown, Alabama for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 88, roughly 12% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $134,200.

Does Alabama tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Alabama residents: State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Hueytown, Alabama?

Hueytown, Alabama has January average low around 39°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Hueytown, Alabama?

Hueytown scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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