Clanton, Alabama
Clanton is a city of 8,958 people in Chilton County, Alabama, founded in 1866.
Why visit Clanton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chilton County Airport, Clanton Country Club and City of Clanton Trail Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Clanton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clanton
Clanton is a city in Chilton County, Alabama, United States and the county seat. It is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,768. Clanton is near the site of the geographic center of the U.S. state of Alabama.
From the Wikipedia article Clanton, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks3
Chilton County Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Airport in Alabama, United States of America
Peach Water Tower
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
86 Peach Tower Road, Clanton
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes30
B&K BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.5 mi
2611 Lay Dam Road, Clanton
Bones Backyard Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
310 6th Street South, Clanton
18 more on the map.
History
The area that would become Clanton was known as "Goose Pond" and nearby "Ranch" when Baker County (later renamed Chilton County) was founded on December 30, 1868. Soon thereafter (May 1871) the town of Clanton took its name from the South and North Alabama Railroad station of that name. A couple of actions solidified the name of the town. First, during the Alabama Legislative actions to allow the vote to set the permanent location of the courthouse (January - March 1871), their amendments changed the nominated name from "Baker's" to "Clanton." Finalizing the name change was an official application in May 1871 by the Postmaster to the Federal Postal System to re-designate the local Post Office as "Clanton" and terminate the former designation (Goose Pond). The railroad had named "Clanton Station" in honor of James H. Clanton, an attorney, Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Executive committee, and a former Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army. It was incorporated on April 23, 1873. Alfred Baker was elected first mayor of the town.
From the History section of Clanton, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship36
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare2
Map of Clanton
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clanton 2 Ne (1 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
Chilton County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Calera 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Prattville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Alabaster 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Millbrook 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Sylacauga 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Centreville 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Chelsea 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Pelham 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Helena 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Hoover 38 mi north, about 1 h 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clanton, Alabama, Alabama Extension, CC0
- Gragg-Wade Field, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency, Public domain
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