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Onycha

A town of 167 people in Alabama
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About Onycha

Town in Alabama, United States
167Population
0.8 sq miArea
318 ftElevation

Onycha is a town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 167.

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Area code334
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Most working residents leave Onycha for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Opp (29%), Andalusia (15%) and Enterprise (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Opp
29%
Andalusia
15%
Enterprise
5%
Mobile
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Onycha →

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2worse than AL

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

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Mizell Memorial HospitalOpp · 4.7 mi · ER
Andalusia Family Health CenterAndalusia · 11.8 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 Onycha · CMS · HRSAHealth in Onycha →

Natural hazards in Onycha

93
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Onycha 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.

63° / 39°Winter
78° / 53°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
79° / 54°Fall
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Nearest: Opp Public LibraryOpp · 5.6 miles · 40 hrs a week
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