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A town of 174 people in Alabama
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About Daviston

Town in Alabama, United States
1887Established
174Population
9.2 sq miArea
761 ftElevation

Daviston is a town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Daviston had a population of 174.

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ZIP code36256
Area code256
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Most working residents leave Daviston for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Alexander City (13%), Montgomery (8%) and Goodwater (5%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Alexander City
13%
Montgomery
8%
Goodwater
5%
Ashland
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Daviston →

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2better than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lake Martin Community HospitalDadeville · 17.5 mi · ER
Wadley Cornerstone ClinicWadley · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Daviston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Daviston →

Natural hazards in Daviston

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Daviston →

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Daviston has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 34°Winter
75° / 48°Spring
89° / 66°Summer
75° / 50°Fall
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Nearest: Roanoke - Annie L. Awbrey Public LibraryRoanoke · 16.6 miles · 36 hrs a week
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