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Panola, AL
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Alabama.
Population
69
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
0
Panola and its ZIP codes
Local data for Panola, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Panola.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,226
2,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $9,649 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Panola, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panola, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
55.7%
U.S. 33.3% +22.4 pts
Diabetes
32.3%
U.S. 12.1% +20.2 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Panola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeigerTown | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| GainesvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MemphisTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Scooba, MSTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AlicevilleCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| McMullenTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| EmelleTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Shuqualak, MSTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BoligeeTown | 19 mi | 4 |
| PickensvilleTown | 19 mi | 7.8 |
| EpesTown | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| Macon, MSCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| UnionTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Porterville, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| EutawCity | 23 mi | 11.9 |
| CarrolltonTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panola, AL in?
- Panola is in Sumter County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Panola, AL?
- About 69 people live in Panola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panola?
- Nearby places include Geiger (6.2 mi), Gainesville (11 mi), Memphis (13 mi), Scooba, MS (14 mi), Aliceville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023