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Creola

A town of 2,088 people in Alabama
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Conserved land22%2,321 of 10,632 acres
Trails6.3 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves21,112 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Creola

City in Alabama, United States
1,936Population
15.2 sq miArea
23 ftElevation

Creola is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. Incorporated in 1978, the city had a population of 1,936 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan area.

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ZIP code36525
Area code251
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Housing in Creola

$222K▲ 3.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Creola home is worth about $222,000, up 3.6% in a year, 8% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Creola

B

Safety Grade B

Creola reports less crime per resident than 58% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Creola 1.5
Alabama 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Creola 4.5
Alabama 15
U.S. 15.5
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