Hackleburg, Alabama
Town · Population 1,448 · #224 in Alabama
About Hackleburg
Hackleburg is a small town in northwestern Alabama counting 1,448 people who proudly call it home.
Hackleburg holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 15.28 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 95 residents per square mile.
📰 Hackleburg News Today
- Joshua Shelton Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
- Still Hackleburg: Recovery after the strongest tornado in Alabama history WVTM · Apr 27
- 'It was like someone had dropped a bomb': Alabama town of Hackleburg reflects on deadly tornados 15 years later cbs42.com · Apr 27
- Hackleburg police address social media panic, collaborate on new legislation WBMA · Jan 19
- Alabama police chief says rumor on social media caused panic - WSB-TV WSB-TV · Jan 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hackleburg Unique
- The only place in America named Hackleburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Hackleburg
- Hackleburg Elementary School
- Hackleburg High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,448
Rank in state#224 of 463
Land area15.28 sq mi
Density95/sq mi
Coordinates34.2694, -87.8304