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Megargel, AL
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Alabama.
Population
46
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
67
ZIP codes
0
Megargel and its ZIP codes
Megargel at a glance
- Megargel is 33% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Megargel.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,137
5,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,638 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Megargel, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
257
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
63.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Megargel, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Megargel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco CityTown | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| ExcelTown | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| UriahCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MonroevilleCity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| ReptonTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| AtmoreCity | 17 mi | 21.9 |
| PetermanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| CastleberryTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| WhatleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| FlomatonTown | 27 mi | 5.1 |
| BeatriceTown | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| BrewtonCity | 28 mi | 11.3 |
| EvergreenCity | 28 mi | 19.7 |
| PerdidoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Megargel, AL in?
- Megargel is in Monroe County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Megargel, AL?
- About 46 people live in Megargel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Megargel?
- Nearby places include Frisco City (4.2 mi), Excel (5.9 mi), Uriah (6.4 mi), Monroeville (11 mi), Repton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023