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Banks, AL

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Population
163
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
552 ft
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Banks

Banks is a quiet, rural town in Pike County, Alabama, home to around 150 residents. Originally founded in the 1890s as a bustling stop along the railroad, it has evolved into a peaceful crossroads community with open land and a slow pace of day-to-day life. U.S. Highway 29 runs straight through town, giving locals an easy ten-minute drive into neighboring Troy for groceries, dining, healthcare, and campus events at Troy University.

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Even with its small footprint, Banks serves as an anchor for families in the surrounding countryside thanks to Banks School, a local K-8 campus in the Pike County school district. Most residents enjoy the privacy of country living while staying well-connected to larger nearby towns like Troy, Brundidge, and Goshen. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking for quiet space, affordable land, and a close-knit Southern setting without losing easy access to everyday essentials.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.4rating

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