Prattville, Alabama

Prattville
Downtown Prattville
Nickname: 
The Fountain City
Motto: 
"The Preferred Community"
Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°27′53″N 86°27′25″W / 32.46472°N 86.45694°W / 32.46472; -86.45694
Country United States
State Alabama
CountiesAutauga, Elmore
Founded1839
Named afterDaniel Pratt
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
Area
 • Total
36.29 sq mi (94.00 km2)
 • Land35.41 sq mi (91.71 km2)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
37,781
 • Density1,067.0/sq mi (411.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36066-36068
Area code334
FIPS code01-62328
GNIS feature ID2404568
Websitewww.prattvilleal.gov

Prattville is a city located within both Autauga and Elmore counties in the State of Alabama, United States, and serves as the county seat of Autauga County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 37,781. Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. It was founded by Daniel Pratt.