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Leighton, AL

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Population
669
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
564 ft
Median Rent
$388/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$33,894
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Leighton

Leighton is a quiet town in Colbert County, set in northwest Alabama's Shoals area. It started in the 1800s as a small railroad and farming community, and it still holds onto that peaceful, rural character today. The Tennessee River flows just to the north, offering great fishing and boating close to home. With its laid-back pace and quick access to nearby Muscle Shoals and Florence, it offers plenty of open space while keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+97.5rating

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