About Steele
Steele is a small town in northeastern Alabama with an estimated population of 1,003.
Steele holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.71 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 149 residents per square mile.
📰 Steele News Today
- Why Phil Steele has Alabama as his No. 1 surprise team for 2026 On3 · Aug 17
- Jumbo Package: Phil Steele is bullish on the 2026 Tide Roll 'Bama Roll · Jul 31
- Seven Lions named to Phil Steele Preseason All-UAC Team University of North Alabama Athletics · Aug 3
- Four Alabama A&M football players earn Phil Steele SWAC All-Conference honors rocketcitynow.com · Aug 3
- Orange Beach tight end Lee Steele plans to make his grandfather proud AL.com · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Steele Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Steele
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Steele
- Steele Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,003
Rank in state#257 of 463
Land area6.71 sq mi
Density149/sq mi
Coordinates33.9414, -86.1921