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About Ray, Alabama

Ray is a locality in Coosa County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 548. The population density is 19.9 people per km². Ray is located at 32.8873°N, 86.0377°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35010.

Ray unfolds across the rolling hills and fertile valleys of Coosa County, a landscape etched with the deep greens of pine forests and the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 37.6 miles west-north-west of Auburn, AL (from Auburn, AL: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-west of Alexander City. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of unseen life, a quiet symphony that underscores the pervasive stillness. Broad, slow-moving creeks meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with willows and the occasional weathered fence post, remnants of a time when this land was carved and tended with a more intimate touch. The sky above Ray often seems larger than elsewhere, an expansive canvas where clouds drift with a deliberate grace, casting fleeting shadows that paint the undulating contours of the land. The history of Ray is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel over its fields, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and the quiet industry that has sustained its people for generations. Once a vital hub for timber and cotton, the economic pulse of Ray now beats with a steadier, more diversified rhythm, with local farms still yielding their bounty and small businesses providing the essential services for daily life. The past whispers from the worn clapboard of older buildings and the simple, sturdy architecture that defines the heart of Ray. There are no grand monuments here, only the enduring character of a place that has learned to thrive by honoring its natural setting and the strength of its community.

About This Ray Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ray, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.887347, -86.037744. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ray and Coosa County.

Detailed location data for Ray includes the ZIP code (35010), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Coosa County (Rockford), and school district assignment (Coosa County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.