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Penton, AL
Census-designated place in Chambers County, Alabama.
Population
93
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Penton and its ZIP codes
Penton at a glance
- Penton is 90% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Penton, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Penton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,414
9,358 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$283M
FY 2026, $8,142 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Penton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Penton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Penton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Five PointsTown | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| AbandaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3 |
| La FayetteCity | 8.3 mi | 8.9 |
| FredoniaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 12 |
| WadleyTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| RoanokeCity | 11 mi | 18.7 |
| DavistonTown | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| Standing RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Rock MillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| LanettCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| HuguleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.3 |
| Glenn, GACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| CussetaTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| West Point, GACity | 18 mi | 12.9 |
| New SiteTown | 19 mi | 9.9 |
| Camp HillTown | 19 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Penton, AL in?
- Penton is in Chambers County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Penton, AL?
- About 93 people live in Penton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Penton?
- Nearby places include Five Points (6.1 mi), Abanda (6.7 mi), La Fayette (8.3 mi), Fredonia (9.9 mi), Wadley (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023