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Sand Rock, AL
Town in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Population
868
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Sand Rock and its ZIP codes
Sand Rock at a glance
- Sand Rock is 70% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,333 a year, 15% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 (4% above Alabama).
Local data for Sand Rock, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sand Rock, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,333
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$218,800
Homeownership
95.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (166), Italian Americans (32), German Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Sand Rock.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,692
5,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $8,776 per person
How people get to work
Sand Rock, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sand Rock, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
170
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sand Rock, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Sand Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeesburgTown | 3.6 mi | 6.3 |
| CollinsvilleCity | 6 mi | 3.3 |
| CentreCity | 8.1 mi | 11.7 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| GaylesvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Coats BendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| CrossvilleTown | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| BallplayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.6 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.2 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort PayneCity | 16 mi | 56.4 |
| BroomtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| LakeviewTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GeraldineTown | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| ShilohTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| FyffeTown | 17 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sand Rock, AL in?
- Sand Rock is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Sand Rock, AL?
- About 868 people live in Sand Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sand Rock?
- Nearby places include Leesburg (3.6 mi), Collinsville (6 mi), Centre (8.1 mi), Cedar Bluff (10 mi), Gaylesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023