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Putnam, AL
Census-designated place in Marengo County, Alabama.
Population
75
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
0
Putnam and its ZIP codes
Putnam at a glance
- Putnam is 92% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marengo County. PPP loans are for Putnam.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,753
7,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,576
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,579 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.5%
U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts
Diabetes
23.4%
U.S. 12.1% +11.3 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Putnam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NanafaliaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| ButlerTown | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Sweet WaterTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PenningtonTown | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| MyrtlewoodTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| ToxeyTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| NeedhamTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 19 mi | 11.3 |
| GilbertownTown | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| LismanTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| FultonTown | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| LindenTown | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| SilasTown | 25 mi | 5.2 |
| CullomburgCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.3 |
| Grove HillTown | 26 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Putnam, AL in?
- Putnam is in Marengo County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Putnam, AL?
- About 75 people live in Putnam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Putnam?
- Nearby places include Nanafalia (6.7 mi), Butler (12 mi), Sweet Water (12 mi), Pennington (13 mi), Myrtlewood (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023