Red Bay, Alabama
Red Bay is a city of 3,201 people in Franklin County, Alabama, founded in 1907.
Why visit Red Bay
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Red Bay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Bay
Red Bay is a city in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1907; its western boundary line is integral with the state line between Mississippi and Alabama. The population was 3,232 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Red Bay, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
508 4th Street Southwest, Red Bay
Mo-Th 08:30-21:30; Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping3
History
What is now Red Bay was originally known as "Vinson's Crossroads," and was initially located further to the southwest along Gum Creek. A branch of the Illinois Central Railroad was constructed through the area in 1907, and Red Bay developed into an important lumber and shipping center. The city incorporated during this same period.
From the History section of Red Bay, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Red Bay - Weatherford Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
307 4th Street Northeast, Red Bay
Healthcare3
Map of Red Bay
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 30°F | 5.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fulton 3 W (22 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
Franklin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2019-04-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marion County – Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Belmont 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Fulton 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Hamilton 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Russellville 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Cherokee 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Iuka 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Booneville 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Baldwyn 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Guntown 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Tuscumbia 31 mi northeast, about 51 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
- Red-Bay-Fourth-Ave-al, Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 4.0
- Sunset over pond in small town Alabama, Southern Yankee Soul, CC BY 4.0
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