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Valley Head, AL

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Population
597
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,009 ft
Median Home Value
$59,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$917/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,889
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Valley Head

Valley Head is a quiet, scenic town tucked into the foothills of Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. With fewer than 600 residents, it offers a peaceful rural pace while keeping you well connected to the rest of the region. Interstate 59 is just a mile outside of town, putting everyday conveniences in Fort Payne only minutes away and Chattanooga within an easy 45-minute drive. Families also appreciate having Valley Head School right in town, offering local K-12 schooling without long bus rides.

Commerce Avenue, Valley Head, Alabama Nov 2017

The town has deep roots and a relaxed mountain-valley charm. Valley Head City Park centers around the clear waters of Winston Spring, giving locals a shady spot to picnic or walk by the creek. Just up the ridge sits the mountain community of Mentone, while nearby DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon offer endless hiking and waterfalls on the weekends. For anyone looking for scenic surroundings, affordable small-town living, and quick highway access, Valley Head makes a comfortable home base.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.3rating

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