Flomaton ( FLOH-mə-tən) is a town in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Flomaton had a population of 1,466. It is located next to the Alabama / Florida state line.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36441

Area code251

Living in Flomaton

Housing in Flomaton

$147K▲ 6.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Flomaton home is worth about $147,000, up 6.2% in a year, 39% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Flomaton

Safety Grade D

Flomaton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 91% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Flomaton 1.4

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Flomaton 16.6

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Flomaton

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Most working residents leave Flomaton for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Brewton (7%), Atmore (7%) and Mobile (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Brewton

Atmore

Mobile

Pensacola, FL

7%Work in townlive and work in Flomaton 32 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 548Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Flomaton →

Health in Flomaton

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 39% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

11worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

23.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse 12.1%More adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · worse 24%More adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · worse

Care nearby

Jay HospitalJay · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Century Adult and Family CareCentury · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Flomaton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Flomaton →

Natural hazards in Flomaton

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Flomaton flood?paid flood claims since 1998 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Flomaton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Flomaton →

Climate in Flomaton

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Flomaton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

64° / 41°Winter

79° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Flomaton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 15, with the last in spring around Mar 10.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Flomaton →

Schools in Flomaton

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School Grade C

The public schools Flomaton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 68% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictEscambia CountySchools3

Flomaton Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 388 students Flomaton High School B-High · Grades 6–12 · 559 students Escambia County Alternative SchoolOther · Grades K–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.