Steele, AL

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Population
1,004
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
580 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$107,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$739/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,386
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the Appalachian foothills of northeastern St. Clair County, Steele offers a quiet, rural lifestyle right along Interstate 59. It sits in a convenient sweet spot between Gadsden and Birmingham, giving residents an easy commute while keeping everyday life calm and unhurried. The town has deep roots dating back to the nineteenth century, with plenty of open countryside, historic homesteads, and scenic mountain views framing the landscape.

Outdoor recreation and local tradition shape much of the area's character. Chandler Mountain sits right in town, famous across the state for its summer tomato farms and Horse Pens 40, a beloved park known for bouldering, camping, and bluegrass festivals. For motorsport fans, the Alabama International Dragway brings lively drag racing on weekends. Between the mountain scenery, quiet neighborhood streets, and relaxed pace, Steele provides an appealing small-town retreat within easy reach of larger cities.

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