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Broomtown, AL
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Population
279
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
0
Broomtown and its ZIP codes
Broomtown at a glance
- Broomtown is 41% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Broomtown.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,692
5,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $8,776 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Broomtown, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
170
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broomtown, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Broomtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaylesvilleTown | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| Lyerly, GATown | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Menlo, GACity | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort PayneCity | 11 mi | 56.4 |
| Summerville, GACity | 13 mi | 4 |
| Valley HeadTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| MentoneTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| HammondvilleTown | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Sand RockTown | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| CentreCity | 17 mi | 11.7 |
| Trion, GATown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| LeesburgTown | 19 mi | 6.3 |
| CollinsvilleCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Berry College, GACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Broomtown, AL in?
- Broomtown is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Broomtown, AL?
- About 279 people live in Broomtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Broomtown?
- Nearby places include Gaylesville (7 mi), Lyerly, GA (7.8 mi), Menlo, GA (8.7 mi), Cedar Bluff (10 mi), Fort Payne (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023