Fruithurst, Alabama
Town · Population 255 · #389 in Alabama
About Fruithurst
Set in the northeastern part of Alabama, Fruithurst is a tiny community with an estimated population of 255.
Fruithurst holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 255 residents per square mile.
📰 Fruithurst News Today
- Dianne McWhorter Allred Obituary (2026) - Fruithurst, AL - Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory Legacy obituary · Feb 24
- This Small Winery Town in Alabama Is Worth the Trip Only In Your State · Jul 12
- Fruithurst community receives answers in search for cause of cancer cluster cbs42.com · Oct 6
- Jo Anne Taylor Obituary (2026) - Fruithurst, AL - Miller Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 29
- UK researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town UKNow · Oct 5
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What Makes Fruithurst Unique
- The only place in America named Fruithurst — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Fruithurst
- Fruithurst Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)255
Rank in state#389 of 463
Land area1 sq mi
Density255/sq mi
Coordinates33.7295, -85.4313