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Sanford, AL
Town in Covington County, Alabama.
Population
232
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
0
Sanford and its ZIP codes
Sanford at a glance
- Sanford is 45% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Sanford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sanford, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanford, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Sanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BabbieTown | 4.5 mi | 11.5 |
| AndalusiaCity | 4.9 mi | 19.8 |
| HeathTown | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Horn HillTown | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| CarolinaTown | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| OppCity | 8.8 mi | 23.7 |
| GanttTown | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| OnychaTown | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| River FallsTown | 9.3 mi | 6.8 |
| DozierTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Red LevelTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| KinstonTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| FloralaTown | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| LockhartTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ElbaCity | 20 mi | 15.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanford, AL in?
- Sanford is in Covington County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Sanford, AL?
- About 232 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanford?
- Nearby places include Babbie (4.5 mi), Andalusia (4.9 mi), Heath (5.3 mi), Libertyville (5.5 mi), Horn Hill (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023