Clanton, Alabama

About Clanton

Set in the central part of Alabama, Clanton is a close-knit town counting 9,228 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Clanton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 23.16 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 398 residents per square mile.

📰 Clanton News Today

• 101 Park Dr S, Clanton, AL 35045 Realtor.com · Aug 18
• Family speaks out after person of interest in Petersburg murder is charged in another killing WTVR.com · Aug 15
• Polly Ann Cleckler Ray Obituary (2026) - Clanton, AL - Martin Funeral Home, Inc. - Clanton Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Vivian Irene (Wyatt) Sanders-Jones Obituary | Ellison Memorial Funeral Home | Clanton, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• Authorities ask for help finding family of man critically injured in Clanton house fire, share identity of victim WBRC · Jul 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clanton Unique

• The only place in America named Clanton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,228.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Clanton

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clanton

• Shoney's
• Waffle House — american
• B & K Barbecue — barbecue
• B&K BBQ — barbecue
• Bones Backyard Barbecue — barbecue
• El Agave Mexican Resturaunt — mexican
• Hickory Chip — barbecue
• Hickory Chip BBQ — barbecue
• Neighborhood Grill
• San Marcos Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Lighthouse at Peach Park · Attraction
• Peach Water Tower · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clanton

• City of Clanton Trail Park reviews ★
• Clanton Parks reviews ★
• EM Henry Park reviews ★
• Goose Pond Park reviews ★
• Goose Pond Park Extension reviews ★
• Peach Park reviews ★
• Tiger Stadium reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Clanton

• Chilton County Alternative School
• Chilton County High School
• Clanton Elementary School
• Clanton Intermediate School
• Clanton Middle School
• W A Lecroy Career Technical Center

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• St Vincent'S Chilton · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clanton

🏘️ Nearby Communities