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Town in Alabama, United States
587Population
1 sq miArea
397 ftElevation

Wilton, also known by the previous names of Birmingham Junction, Bismark, and Catoosa, is a town in southwest Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1918. This town is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Wilton had a population of 587.

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ZIP code35187
Area code205
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Most working residents leave Wilton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Birmingham (15%), Montevallo (12%) and Alabaster (12%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Birmingham
15%
Montevallo
12%
Alabaster
12%
Hoover
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wilton →

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11worse than AL

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

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Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster · 12.3 mi · ER
Montevallo Family Health CenterMontevallo · 2.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wilton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wilton →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Wilton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

58° / 35°Winter
76° / 50°Spring
90° / 68°Summer
76° / 51°Fall
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Nearest: Parnell Memorial LibraryMontevallo · 1.8 miles · 37 hrs a week
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