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Coosa County, AL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Coosa County, Alabama.

Offices for Coosa County

Coosa County Veterans Service Office

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Goodwater

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Area served: Coosa County. Physical office: Goodwater, Coosa County.

22132 Hwy. 9, Goodwater, AL 35072

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Getting help in Coosa County

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Veterans in Coosa County

The ACS estimates about 630, give or take 141 civilian veterans in Coosa County.

Among Alabama's 67 counties and equivalents, Coosa County ranks 59th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureCoosa CountyAlabamaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating36 percent

above the Alabama share; above the national share.

35 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher16 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 21 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Coosa County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Coosa County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Coosa County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Coosa County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureCoosa CountyAlabamaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,179 ± $14,799$53,265 ± $760$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$27,154 ± $2,765$33,632 ± $211$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over3.2% ± 3.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over46.1% ± 14.4 points33.0% ± 0.7 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6467.9% ± 17.0 points70.3% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 15.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.0% ± 5.3 points95.2% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over6.7% ± 6.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Coosa County

VA reports 332 veterans in Coosa County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent54
30 to 40 percent32
50 to 60 percent47
70 to 90 percent94
100 percent105

FY2019: 244 recipients. Change to FY2025: +88.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Coosa County

In 2025, lenders reported 19 VA-backed home loans out of 161 home loans made in Coosa County (11.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $285,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 140, give or take 68) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 130, give or take 66; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Coosa County

VA reported about $10.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $6.2 million in medical care spending in Coosa County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Coosa County is Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Tuskegee (opens in a new tab) in Tuskegee, AL, about 46 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Coosa County is Birmingham Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Hoover, AL, about 45 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Montgomery RO (station 322); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Alabama National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3133 Highway 119 Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-9039

About 37 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort (opens in a new tab)
34904 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36527
251-625-1338

About 180.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Coosa County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Coosa County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Alabama Balance of State CoC counted 35 veterans experiencing homelessness (0 sheltered, 35 unsheltered).

AL-507 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 6 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Montgomery (opens in a new tab), 334-272-4670. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Coosa County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Coosa County

  • Stewartville (unincorporated community): about 1,629 residents
  • Goodwater (town): about 1,445 residents
  • Rockford (town): about 622 residents
  • Ray (unincorporated community): about 548 residents
  • Nixburg (unincorporated community): about 256 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (6)
  • Hanover (unincorporated community): about 248 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Mount Olive (unincorporated community): about 208 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Hissop (unincorporated community): about 206 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Weogufka (unincorporated community): about 184 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Kellyton (town): about 106 residents
  • Equality (unincorporated community): about 93 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Alabama benefits

Alabama exempts qualifying permanently and totally disabled taxpayers from all homestead ad valorem taxes without an income limit.

Eligible spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total can receive ten semesters of undergraduate education benefits.

See every Alabama benefit by rating

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Coosa County

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John Holliman

Attorney · Pelham · AL · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 15906

4.9 · 29 reviews · Firm rating

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Rhonda Hood

Attorney · Birmingham · AL · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59599

4.2 · 24 reviews · Firm rating

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Deborah Mitchell

Attorney · Valley · AL · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34843

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Carl Pittman

Attorney · Millbrook · AL · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12069

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Robert Rigsby

Attorney · Tallassee · AL · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60203

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