Petrey, Alabama
Town · Population 62 · #452 in Alabama
About Petrey
Petrey is a tiny community in southeastern Alabama counting 62 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Petrey is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 85 residents per square mile.
📰 Petrey News Today
- OBITUARY: Niceville’s Dr. Paul A. Petrey Jr. Mid Bay News · Apr 2
- James William (Jim) Jackson Obituary Jan 14, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jan 14
- Petrey Wholesale selected Chamber business highlight Luverne Journal · Mar 22
- Patricia Petrey Obituary - Montgomery, AL Dignity Memorial · Nov 30
- B. Dowling Petrey, Jr. Obituary Nov 14, 2021 Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home · Nov 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Petrey Unique
- The only place in America named Petrey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 62 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Petrey
- It Don't Matter Family Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Petrey
- Lapine Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Petrey
- DunbarRamer School
- Highland Home School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)62
Rank in state#452 of 463
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density85/sq mi
Coordinates31.8522, -86.2040