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Clanton, Alabama

Introduction to Clanton, Alabama

Clanton, Alabama, in Chilton county, is 37 miles NW of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 144 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 7,800.

Clanton History

Present day Clanton was originally called Goose Pond. In 1870, the town was established and named after Confederate Brig. General James Holt Clanton, who fought during the American Civil War. The area was originally served by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. It became the county seat of Chilton County in 1870, when the courthouse in Grantville was burned down.

Clanton and nearby Attractions

  • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
  • Sehoya Golf Club
  • Durbin Farms Market
  • The Water Course
  • Confederate Memorial Park
  • Winery on Main

Things To Do In Clanton

One can enjoys the scenic views of the hilly golf course of Sehoya. The Durbin Farm Markets provide fresh farm products, specializing in peaches. The city organizes a Peach Festival in the month of June. Fishing on the River Coosa is also a major pastime in this area. The Water Course is a learning centre, with high tech and user friendly exhibits. Clanton is also famous for the giant peach shaped water tower. There is also a Winery where visitors can taste exotic wines.

Clanton Transportation

The nearest airport to board a flight is Montgomery Regional Airport.

Clanton Higher Education

University of Montevallo, Community College of the Air Force, and Faulkner University are nearby.

High Points

Clanton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyClanton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Clanton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Clanton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Clanton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Clanton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clanton, AL

Comparing Clanton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work510
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime23

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