About Vandiver
Vandiver, AL is a small unincorporated community located in central Alabama.
Officially, Vandiver is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 20.31 square miles.
📰 Vandiver News Today
- Vandiver residents who lost water when AL Power drilled into their aquifer a year ago say they're still not whole WVTM · Feb 2
- Vandiver residents will likely go to trial against Alabama Power amidst year-long water issues cbs42.com · Jan 14
- Barry Brasher Obituary - Leeds, AL Dignity Memorial · Apr 2
- Obituary for Elizabeth Ann (Little) Vandiver parkwayfh.com · Oct 16
- Makinley Vandiver - Tharptown Wildcats Girls Volleyball (Russellville, AL) Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vandiver Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vandiver
- Vandiver Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area20.31 sq mi
Coordinates33.4589, -86.5292