Moulton
A community guide to Moulton in Alabama, the United States.
- Population
- 3,398 residents
- Region
- Alabama
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 34.4812, -87.2934
Climate
The climate at Moulton is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 34.48 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Moulton experience. Visitors planning a trip to Moulton should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Economy and services
The economy of Moulton reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alabama. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alabama and the United States. Businesses based in Moulton draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
History
The history of Moulton is bound up with the broader story of Alabama. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Moulton has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Moulton sits at approximate coordinates 34.4812 latitude and -87.2934 longitude within Alabama. The terrain and natural features around Moulton reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alabama road network providing the principal routes in and out.