Linden is a city in and the county seat of Marengo County, Alabama, United States. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census, down from 2,123 at the 2010 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36748

Area code334

Living in Linden

Safety in Linden

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Linden's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Linden 5

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Linden 23.5

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

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

Work & commute in Linden

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Most working residents leave Linden for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Demopolis (20%), Tuscaloosa (6%) and Montgomery (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Demopolis

20%

Tuscaloosa

Montgomery

Birmingham

10%Work in townlive and work in Linden 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 552Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Linden →

Health in Linden

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

2better than AL·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.5%Fewer binge drinkersAL 14.1% · better 81.5%More adults treating high blood pressureAL 78% · better 17.9%More adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · worse

Care nearby

Whitfield Regional HospitalDemopolis · 11.5 mi · ER

Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Thomaston Health CenterThomaston · 10.1 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 Linden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linden →

Natural hazards in Linden

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does Linden flood?paid flood claims since 1979 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Linden

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

Climate in Linden

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Linden has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 37°Winter

77° / 52°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Linden get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 14, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Linden

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School Grade D

The public schools Linden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 94% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictLinden CitySchools3

Linden Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 184 students George P Austin Junior High School DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 77 students Linden High School DHigh · Grades 9–12 · 126 students

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.