Chilton County is located in the central part of Alabama, and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Clanton.

Chilton County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county commission is responsible for setting policies and enacting laws and regulations. The county is also served by a probate judge, sheriff, district attorney, tax assessor, tax collector, and other county officials.

The economy of Chilton County is largely based on agriculture, with poultry, beef cattle, and timber being the primary industries. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants.

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