AritonAL
A town of 614. Public schools that outperform most of Alabama.
What makes Ariton stand out
The 2 things Ariton does most differently from other towns.
614 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ariton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Geneva vs Ariton - Girls Junior Varsity Softball 02/22/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 2
- Providence vs Ariton - Boys Middle School Basketball 10/27/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Barbour County vs Away - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/28/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ariton. Another town gets a different order.
Ariton’s public schools outperform 87% of Alabama districts
The public schools Ariton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | PK–12 | 887 | A− |
A typical Ariton home is worth about $166K
The typical Ariton home is worth about $166,000, down 1.1% in a year, 31% below the Alabama typical home.
Typical home value
Mild winters, hot summers
Ariton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Ariton
Most working residents leave Ariton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Ozark (21%), Dothan (19%) and Enterprise (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Ariton is
Ariton beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Ariton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8% |
| More smokers | 18.5% | 15.1% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
About Ariton
Town in Alabama, United States
Ariton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 662. It was incorporated in April 1906. The name is a blend of its two predecessor town names: Ariosto and Charlton. Ariton is part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 662
- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- ZIP code
- 36311
- Area code
- 334