Chunchula, AL Home for Rent

Chunchula, located 20 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, is a rural community nestled among southern Alabama woodlands. This unincorporated area features homes on spacious lots, typically around 2 acres, with a mix of ranch-style and mobile homes. Small subdivisions with newly built ranch homes are also present. The community offers ample land for custom home development, with parcels available for single homes or larger mobile home communities. Despite its rural nature, Chunchula has direct highway access via U.S. Route 45 and Alabama State Road 217, making it convenient to reach larger cities like Mobile. Safety is a notable feature, with a crime risk lower than the national average. However, residents should be aware of natural risks such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes, which occasionally impact the area. Public schools serving Chunchula include McDavid-Jones Elementary, Lott Middle School, and Citronelle High School, all of which have updated facilities and receive high ratings. Recreational opportunities are available at Citronelle Municipal Lake, offering boating, fishing, and sports facilities, and the private Silver Creek Range shooting range. Local businesses along Route 45 and State Road 217 include Sherry’s Place for farm-fresh produce and Georgetown Nutrition for healthy shakes. Residents can also enjoy the beaches of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, about an hour’s drive south.