MyrtlewoodAL
A town of 66, settled in 1886.
Is Myrtlewood a good place to live?
Of the 188 Alabama towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Myrtlewood. Myrtlewood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
66 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Myrtlewood: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Myrtlewood, and how to reach them.
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 Myrtlewood.
High risk in Myrtlewood, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Myrtlewood, expect mild winters and hot summers
Myrtlewood has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 92°F, Myrtlewood’s July high is against 91°F in Alabama’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults say their health is fair or poor in Myrtlewood than in most of Alabama or the rest of the country
34% of Myrtlewood adults say their health is fair or poor, above both Alabama’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (19%). 21% of adults report frequent physical distress in Myrtlewood. No town among the 188 in Alabama we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Myrtlewood.
| Myrtlewood | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 15% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 30% | 25% |
| What stands out | Myrtlewood | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.4% | 78% |
| More adults with COPD | 16% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Myrtlewood
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Myrtlewood; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Myrtlewood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Myrtlewood
Town in Alabama, United States
Myrtlewood is a town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 70, down from 130 in 2010. There is also named Myrtlewood Elementary school in fosters, al.
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- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 220 ft
- ZIP code
- 36763
- Area code
- 334
Questions about Myrtlewood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Myrtlewood, AL a good place to live?
Myrtlewood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.