Baileyton-SR69-al, 2019
Baileyton’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2019.
- 1870Baileyton is settled
BaileytonAL
A town of 701, settled in 1870.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
701
2025 Census estimate · +8.7% since 2020
Typical home
$220K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
235
Balanced
Is Baileyton a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Baileyton, where Alabama’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 4 of the 187 Alabama towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Baileyton. The biggest park or preserve is Baileyton Town Park, at 41 acres. Baileyton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
701 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Baileyton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Baileyton, and how to reach them.
PowerCullman Electric Coop14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJoppa Hulaco & Ryan Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Baileyton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCullman County Circuit ClerkCullman County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes35019, 3508735019 95% · 35087 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Baileyton.
Schools
The schools Baileyton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Cullman County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 379 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Baileyton has mild winters and hot summers
Baileyton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 6 have a lower July high than Baileyton.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–53°
Spring49–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Baileyton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.9 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Baileyton for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Baileyton grew to 235 in 2023, 71 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Huntsville (15%), Arab (12%) and Cullman (12%).
2%work in town
| Baileyton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Baileyton2%
Huntsville15%
Arab12%
Cullman12%
Birmingham5%
24 mi
median commute distance
235
jobs based in Baileyton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Baileyton than in most of Alabama or the rest of the country
27% of Baileyton adults have been diagnosed with depression, above both Alabama’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (23%). 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Baileyton. Baileyton beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| Baileyton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 43% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Baileyton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.4% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.1% |
Cullman Regional Medical Center
11.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Baileyton is valued at about $220K
The typical Baileyton home is worth about $220,000, up 3.1% in a year, 8% below the Alabama typical home. 86% of Baileyton households own their home.
$220KZillow home value
| Baileyton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $879 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Baileyton$220K
Alabama$239K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Baileyton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 3,389 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baileyton Town Park | — | 41 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Baileyton
18pages on Baileyton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Baileyton; the nearest are
George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleCommunity college · Public · Hanceville16.4 mi$5,220 in-state tuitionUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleUniversity or college · Public · Huntsville32.1 mi$12,132 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Baileyton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Baileyton
Town in Alabama, United States
Baileyton is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 649. The town's mayor is Benny Guthrie.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1870
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- ZIP code
- 35019
- Area code
- 256
Questions about Baileyton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Baileyton, AL a good place to live?
Baileyton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.