Nettles, Isaac, Gravestones · National Register of Historic Places
Carlton’s story
124 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1902Carlton is settled
CarltonAL
A town of 35, settled in 1902.
Nettles, Isaac, Gravestones · Photo: Altairisfar · CC BY-SA 3.0
Is Carlton a good place to live?
100% of households live in a home they own in Carlton, above both Alabama’s towns (69%) and U.S. towns (73%). Carlton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
35 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Carlton.
Natural hazards
Carlton has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
87risk score of 100
Federal aid has come to Carlton households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011. On expected storm and flood damage, Carlton sits above 87% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Carlton break down as 34% from inland flooding and 33% from hurricanes.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Carlton’s year
92°summer high
The typical July afternoon high in the town is 92°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring54–79°
Summer70–91°
Fall55–79°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Carlton is
Among adults in Carlton, 50% have high blood pressure. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Carlton is ahead of Alabama on 2 and behind on 13. Nearly a fifth of adults here have diabetes; 11% binge drink.
| Carlton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 24% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
2 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Carlton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 78% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.4% | 19.2% |
Jackson Medical Center
9.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Carlton
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The big questions
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Carlton: who provides what
Carlton is unincorporated, so Clarke County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerClarke-Washington E M C15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesClarke CountyClarke County provides services here
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 hereClarke County Circuit CourtClarke County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2024
ZIP code3654536545 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Carlton; the nearest are
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bay Minette34.5 mi$5,040 in-state tuitionUniversity of South AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Mobile49.5 mi$10,116 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Carlton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Carlton
Place in Alabama, United States
Carlton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 46. It was formerly known as Hal's Lake. The Isaac Nettles Gravestones are located in Carlton in the Mount Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There was one convenience store in Carlton until 2009.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 171 ft
- Area code
- 251
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