Arab, Alabama

About Arab

Set in the northern part of Alabama, Arab is a close-knit town, home to 8,918 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Arab holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.

📰 Arab News Today

• Longtime Arab newspaper owner Ed Reed dies in house fire WAFF · Aug 17
• Longtime Alabama newspaper editor, publisher dies in house fire: ‘One of our own’ AL.com · Aug 17
• Former Guntersville coach arrested after incident at Arab jamboree football game WHNT.com · Aug 17
• One dead in Arab house fire WAFF · Aug 16
• Owen Lambert Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arab Unique

• The only place in America named Arab — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,918.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arab

• L Rancho Cafe — regional
• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arab

• Arab City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arab

• Arab Elementary School
• Arab High School
• Arab Junior High School
• Arab Primary School
• Brindlee Mountain Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arab

🏘️ Nearby Communities