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Mentone, AL
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Population
377
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Mentone and its ZIP codes
Local data for Mentone, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Mentone.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,324
23,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $5,205 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mentone, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mentone, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
22.3%
U.S. 12.1% +10.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Mentone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley HeadTown | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
| HammondvilleTown | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Menlo, GACity | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort PayneCity | 9.8 mi | 56.4 |
| HenagarCity | 10 mi | 22.6 |
| IderTown | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| SylvaniaTown | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| BroomtownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Summerville, GACity | 15 mi | 4 |
| Lyerly, GATown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Trion, GATown | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| RainsvilleCity | 16 mi | 20.7 |
| PisgahTown | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| PowellTown | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| ShilohTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mentone, AL in?
- Mentone is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Mentone, AL?
- About 377 people live in Mentone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mentone?
- Nearby places include Valley Head (2.5 mi), Hammondville (2.8 mi), Menlo, GA (8.4 mi), Fort Payne (9.8 mi), Henagar (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023