Valley Head, Alabama
Town · Population 595 · #315 in Alabama
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About Valley Head
Set in the northeastern part of Alabama, Valley Head is a tiny community with an estimated population of 595.
Valley Head holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 158 residents per square mile.
📰 Valley Head News Today
- Crash shuts down portion of Alabama 117 in Valley Head WAFF · Jul 31
- Sound & Scene: Historical Valley Head brings Rails & Roots Festival Jackson County Sentinel · Jul 19
- Valley Head vs Woodville Baseball - Mar 18, 2027 Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
- Suspected Road Rage Shooting Reported on I-59 Near Hammondville- Valley Head Ext Discover Dade · May 11
- Katie Kramer Announces Bid for Alabama State Senate District 8 - times-journal.com times-journal.com · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Valley Head Unique
- 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Valley Head
- J. Spencer's Restaurant — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Valley Head
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Valley Head
- Valley Head High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)595
Rank in state#315 of 463
Land area3.77 sq mi
Density158/sq mi
Coordinates34.5562, -85.6230