Why visit Moody
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Moody
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moody
Moody is a city located in St. Clair County, Alabama. The city was founded in 1907, and it was named after a local businessman named Epps Moody. The population was 13,170 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) east of Birmingham.
From the Wikipedia article Moody, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes25
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.8 mi
2033 Village Drive, Leeds
Mo-Fr 09:30-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,09:30-24:00
Captain D's
Fast food · Seafood · 3.3 mi
1817 Ashville Road, Leeds
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay5
History
Moody was founded in 1907, named after a local businessman named Epps Moody.
In the early days, the city was primarily an agricultural community, with cotton and timber being the main crops. However, with the arrival of the railroad in the early 20th century, Moody began to grow and develop into a more industrialized city. Today, the city is home to a number of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.
From the History section of Moody, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Moody
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinson (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Clair County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-26: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2017-10-08: Hurricane Nate (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County Airport (PLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Trussville 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Leeds 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Clay 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Irondale 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Center Point 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Pell City 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Mountain Brook 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Birmingham 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Gardendale 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS065-E-208812 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Rivian EDV front 20250809, ElToAn123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morbidelli V8 at Barber Motorsport Museum, Brian Glass from Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, CC BY 2.0
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