Dutton-post-office-al, 2017
Dutton’s story
137 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2017.
- 1889Dutton is settled
DuttonAL
A town of 336, settled in 1889.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
336
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$189K
−1.6% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
39.7
years
Jobs based here
52
A commuter town
Is Dutton a good place to live?
Dutton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
336 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 Dutton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dutton, and how to reach them.
PowerSand Mountain Electric Coop13.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSection & Dutton, Water Works Bd. ofNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dutton’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 hereJackson County Circuit ClerkJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code3574435744 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dutton.
Work & commute
Most of Dutton’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.4 jobs for each of them
Half the trips to work are shorter than 16 miles. Among residents in Dutton, 17% live below the poverty line, above both Alabama’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Fort Payne (17%), Scottsboro (15%) and Huntsville (12%).
0%work in town
| Dutton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Dutton0%
Fort Payne17%
Scottsboro15%
Huntsville12%
Rainsville6%
16 mi
median commute distance
52
jobs based in Dutton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Dutton’s kids attend
Public schools: the Jackson County school district. Its one school is below. 201 students attend Dutton’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 201 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers in Dutton
The peak summer temperature for Dutton comes to 87°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–51°
Spring49–70°
Summer66–86°
Fall50–71°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A home in Dutton is worth about $189K, on Zillow’s estimate
Dutton’s median rent stands at $769 a month, against $940 a month in Alabama’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. The share of households in Dutton who live in a home they own: 81%. Typical home values fell 1.6% in the year to September 2026.
$189KZillow home value
| Dutton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $769 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Dutton$189K
Alabama$239K
−1.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Dutton is
15% of adults have diabetes in Dutton. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Dutton is ahead of Alabama on 3 and behind on 2. Among adults in the town, 16% report frequent physical distress and 26% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Dutton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 43% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Dutton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.6% | 13.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.2% |
Highlands Medical Center
8.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Dutton, mostly inland flooding
37% of Dutton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 25%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 55% of U.S. communities. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dutton
17pages on Dutton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Dutton
About 3 of every 100 Dutton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dutton for work
Where Dutton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
52jobs based in Dutton
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dutton
Town in Alabama, United States
Dutton is a town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1963. As of the 2020 census, Dutton had a population of 330. Dutton is located atop Sand Mountain.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,368 ft
- ZIP code
- 35744
- Area code
- 256
Questions about Dutton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dutton, AL a good place to live?
Dutton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.