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Alford, FL
Town in Jackson County, Florida.
Population
354
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
336
ZIP codes
0
Alford and its ZIP codes
Local data for Alford, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Alford.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,664
14,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$374M
FY 2026, $7,901 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alford, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alford, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Alford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CottondaleTown | 6.9 mi | 3.3 |
| MariannaCity | 10 mi | 18.6 |
| ChipleyCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| WausauTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Jacob CityCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| CampbelltonTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| BonifayCity | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| AlthaTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenwoodTown | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| VernonCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| GracevilleCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| Grand RidgeTown | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| BascomTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| MaloneTown | 23 mi | 3 |
| Madrid, ALTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| NomaTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alford, FL in?
- Alford is in Jackson County, Florida.
- What is the population of Alford, FL?
- About 354 people live in Alford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alford?
- Nearby places include Cottondale (6.9 mi), Marianna (10 mi), Chipley (10 mi), Wausau (12 mi), Jacob City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023