Town Creek, Alabama
Town · Population 1,055 · #251 in Alabama
About Town Creek
Town Creek, AL is a small town located in northwestern Alabama, home to 1,055 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Town Creek is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.68 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 394 residents per square mile.
📰 Town Creek News Today
- Patty Marie Mears Obituary Jul 13, 2026 bradfordlawrencefh.com · Jul 13
- Alabama 20 reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Town Creek waff.com · Mar 14
- Man dies in hospital following serious crash near Town Creek WHNT.com · Jul 13
- Devin Stricklin Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- Hatton High School (Town Creek, AL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Town Creek Unique
- The only place in America named Town Creek — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Town Creek
- Henley's BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Town Creek
- Hatton Elementary School
- Hatton High School
- Hazlewood Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,055
Rank in state#251 of 463
Land area2.68 sq mi
Density394/sq mi
Coordinates34.6713, -87.4078