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About Locust Fork
Locust Fork is a town in Blount County, Alabama. As of the 2020 census, Locust Fork had a population of 1,192.

Home prices in Locust Fork
Home prices in Locust Fork vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Locust Fork
- Locust Fork Town Park — town park with pavilion and recreation facilities.
- Locust Fork River — the free-flowing fork offers kayaking and whitewater paddling (check water levels and safety conditions; rapids can be dangerous).
- Kings Bend Scenic Overlook (nearby) — overlook above the river (verify access before visiting).
- Downtown Locust Fork — small commercial strip along Alabama Highway 79.
Commuting from Locust Fork
- Locust Fork sits roughly 28 straight-line miles northeast of Birmingham.
- Rough drive estimate: about 55 minutes, derived from straight-line distance (approximately two minutes per straight-line mile, rounded). This is an approximate estimate, not a routing result — actual drive time varies with route and traffic.
Locust Fork FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Locust Fork, AL?
Home prices in Locust Fork vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Locust Fork, AL?
Locust Fork sits roughly 28 straight-line miles northeast of Birmingham.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.