Valley Head, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valley Head, Alabama
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Post office in Valley Head
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Location of Valley Head in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.78 sq mi (9.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.77 sq mi (9.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 577 |
| • Density | 152.85/sq mi (59.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35989
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-78240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406785 |
Valley Head is a small town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It is located in the beautiful Lookout Mountain area.
The town was officially formed in 1921. However, it was also listed as a town in the 1890 U.S. Census. In 2020, about 577 people lived in Valley Head.
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Where is Valley Head?
Valley Head is located in the northeastern part of Alabama. Its exact location is 34°33′55″N 85°36′59″W / 34.56528°N 85.61639°W.
The town covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
Valley Head has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It is known for having some very cold temperatures in winter.
For example, the record low temperature ever recorded in Valley Head was -18°F (-28°C) in February. The highest temperature ever recorded was 106°F (41°C) in July.
The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is rare but can happen in winter months.
People of Valley Head
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 233 | — | |
| 1930 | 430 | — | |
| 1940 | 439 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 418 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 424 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 470 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 609 | 29.6% | |
| 1990 | 577 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 611 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 558 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 577 | 3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 611 people living in Valley Head. These people lived in 244 households. Many of these households were families.
About 24% of the people living in Valley Head were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
Education
Students in Valley Head go to Valley Head School. The school's sports teams are called the "Tigers." This school is part of the DeKalb County School System.
Famous Faces from Valley Head
Some well-known people have come from Valley Head:
- Howard Finster – A famous folk artist. He created unique art.
- E. T. York – He was important in education and farming. He led the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service and was a president at the University of Florida.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Head (Alabama) para niños
