Valley, Alabama
Valley is a city of 10,277 people in Chambers County, Alabama, founded in 1980.
Why visit Valley
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fairfax Historic District and Hawkes Children's Library of West Point.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Valley
Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Valley was incorporated in 1980 combining the four textile mill villages of Fairfax, Langdale, River View, and Shawmut. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 10,529. The city lies on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, the state border between Alabama and Georgia.
From the Wikipedia article Valley, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Fairfax Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Valley, Alabama
Hawkes Children's Library of West Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Library in West Point, Georgia, United States
Langdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Riverview Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district along the Chattahoochee River in River View, Alabama
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Shawmut Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Valley, Alabama
Valley Monument Co.
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
706 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lanett
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes19
Sunny's Home Cooking
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
7380 Fairfax Bypass, Valley
Mo-Sa 11:00 - 20:00, Su 11:00 - 19:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
3505 20th Avenue, Valley
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.6 mi
2910 20th Avenue, Valley
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
2804 20th Avenue, Valley
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
373 Fob James Drive, Valley
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 2.7 mi
2802 20th Avenue, Valley
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Zaxbys
Fast food · Chicken · 1.5 mi
507 Fob James Drive, Valley
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Quality Inn Valley- West Point
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
3645 55th Street West, Valley
Churches and places of worship49
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Valley - H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County Library
Library · 2.0 mi
3419 20Th Avenue, Valley
Healthcare2
Map of Valley
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Pt Hcn (5 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
Chambers County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2023-05-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Callaway Airport (LGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lanett 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Huguley 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- West Point 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Antioch 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- La Fayette 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Opelika 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Auburn 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Phenix City 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Columbus 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Alexander City 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Valley City Hall Valley Alabama, Rivers A. Langley; http://www.phoenixrivers.blogspot.com, Public domain
- Horace King Memorial Bridge; Langdale Historic District; Valley, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax Historic District; Valley, AL, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- River View School; River View (Valley), Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shawmut Historic District; Valley, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawkes Children's Library of West Point, Georgia, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Langdale Mill; Langdale Historic District; Valley, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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