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Oneonta, AL

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Population
7,022
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
859 ft
Median Home Value
$221,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$638/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,980
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Oneonta

Set in a scenic valley about 40 miles northeast of Birmingham, Oneonta serves as the welcoming hub of Blount County. Tucked between the ridges of Sand Mountain and Red Mountain, this town of around 7,000 residents offers a relaxed pace of life with an easy commute into the Birmingham metro area. It combines the quiet charm of a historic Appalachian foothills community with handy everyday conveniences, making it an inviting place to settle down.

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The heart of town features a walkable downtown anchored by local shops, county offices, and a well-regarded city school system. Blount County is widely known as the Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and Oneonta celebrates that history each fall with the popular Covered Bridge Festival, along with summertime gatherings like the June Fling. Outdoor lovers can spend weekends exploring scenic trails and mountain overlooks at nearby Palisades Park, while peaceful country roads and family-owned farms surround the city with classic Southern countryside.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Rent PricesA+98.4ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.6rating

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