Wadley, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 839 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.1%
 
Males: 368  (43.9%)
Females: 471  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

20.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36276.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $25,027 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Wadley:

$25,027
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,244 (it was $9,076 in 2000)

Wadley town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $135,837 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Wadley:

$135,837
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,887; detached houses: $181,252; mobile homes: $60,204

Median gross rent in 2022: $427.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wadley: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.3%
(23.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 51.1% for Black residents, 5.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wadley, AL (2022)
    • 54356.7%White alone
    • 24225.3%Black alone
    • 14715.3%Two or more races
    • 404.2%Hispanic
    • 70.7%American Indian alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Wadley, Alabama as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wadley is 89 to 1.


Crime rates in Wadley by year

Type

2011

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(167.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(134.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(135.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(273.2)
3
(408.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(283.3)
1
(167.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(264.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(134.6)
1
(136.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(838.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(132.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(403.8)
2
(273.2)
1
(136.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(281.7)
9
(1,275)
8
(1,342)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(132.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(136.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(167.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(272.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index34.427.165.975.187.110.911.3107.6293.6

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City-data.com crime index in Wadley, AL

Crime rate in Wadley detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.67
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (17.6%), Irish (14.3%), English (9.7%), German (4.0%), European (2.2%), African (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 681 feet

Land area: 1.38 square miles.

Population density: 608 people per square mile   (low).

Wadley, Alabama map

26 residents are foreign born (2.6% Asia).

This town:

2.7%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $508 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $278 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (57.0 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (67.1 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (613.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Abanda, AL (1.6 miles),
Milltown, AL (2.3 miles ),
Daviston, AL (2.5 miles ),
Penton, AL (3.2 miles ),
Roanoke, AL (3.4 miles ),
Goldville, AL (3.6 miles),
White Plains, AL (3.6 miles ),
Wedowee, AL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 33.12 N, Longitude: 85.57 W

Area code: 256

Distribution of median household income in Wadley, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wadley, AL in 2022
Wadley satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +119 (+22.8%).
Most common industries in Wadley, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.7%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Truck transportation (10.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.9%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.9%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (8.7%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Wadley, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (12.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)

Average climate in Wadley, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Wadley-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the Wadley town center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/26/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wadley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.9 miles away from Wadley center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 94.9 miles away from Wadley center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 170.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 184.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 137.6 miles away from Wadley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Randolph County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wadley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wadley:

  • FAITH HOME CARE, INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; ROANOKE, AL)
  • ROANOKE HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ROANOKE, AL)
  • RANDOLPH COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ROANOKE, AL)
  • WEDOWEE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; WEDOWEE, AL)

College/University in Wadley:

  • Southern Union State Community College (Full-time enrollment: 4,120; Location: 750 Roberts St; Public; Website: www.suscc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Wadley:

  • Auburn University (about 37 miles; Auburn University, AL; Full-time enrollment: 22,741)
  • University of West Georgia (about 42 miles; Carrollton, GA; FT enrollment: 10,358)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 46 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • Tuskegee University (about 49 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 50 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 55 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Columbus State University (about 57 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)

Public high school in Wadley:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wadley Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Wadley Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: College Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hutton Creek (A), Carlisle Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jamie Langley (Miss Alabama) - Television news anchor.

Randolph County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Wadley and their reported violations in the past:

WADLEY UTILITIES BOARD (Address: 311 Main St. , Population served: 873, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-19-2007), St Public Notif received (DEC-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-11-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-27-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-11-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.4%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
193 people in college/university student housing in 2010
120 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

Banks with branches in Wadley (2011 data):

  • First Bank: at 312 Main Street, branch established on 1907/11/06. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $67.5 mil, Deposits: $60.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Wadley:

Marital status in Wadley, AL
  • Never married: 60.0%
  • Now married: 24.3%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Wadley:

  • High school or higher: 80.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.8
Alabama average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wadley
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Wadley, AL (based on Randolph County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,05369
Mainline Protestant1,97826
Black Protestant1,9539
Catholic1491
Other11
None9,779-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Randolph County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Here:

10.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.7%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.7%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Randolph County:

13.6%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Wadley:

48.2%
State:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wadley:

42.5%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.5
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wadley:

20.0%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.1%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.3%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

52.9%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Wadley:

83.8%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wadley, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$21,285$51,0840$0
Water Supply 4$12,606$37,8180$0
Other Government Administration 2$5,748$34,4880$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$763
Totals for Government 11$39,639$43,2431$763

Wadley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $268,000 ($319.43)
    Sewerage: $68,000 ($81.05)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $141,000 ($168.06)
    Water Utilities: $124,000 ($147.79)
    Police Protection: $118,000 ($140.64)
    Regular Highways: $82,000 ($97.74)
    Central Staff Services: $46,000 ($54.83)
    General - Other: $42,000 ($50.06)
    General Public Buildings: $22,000 ($26.22)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($14.30)
    Electric Utilities: $6,000 ($7.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($4.77)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $212,000 ($252.68)

Wadley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000 ($70.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($47.68)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($2.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $20,000 ($23.84)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($9.54)
    General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($7.15)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($3.58)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $384,000 ($457.69)
    Water Utilities: $138,000 ($164.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $237,000 ($282.48)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($71.51)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $215,000 ($256.26)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $63,000 ($75.09)
    Property: $17,000 ($20.26)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $9,000 ($10.73)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($9.54)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $4,000 ($4.77)

Wadley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $492,000 ($586.41)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wadley:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WZZX (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LINEVILLE, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. PERRY)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wadley:

  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZLM (97.3 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WELL-FM (88.7 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wadley:

  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)

Wadley fatal accident list:

May 15, 2017 11:30 AM, Sr-22, Lat: 33.116661, Lon: -85.570825, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 3, 1988 11:45 PM, 22, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 21, 1983 00:30 AM, 22, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 177ft / 54.5mTotal length
  • $14,136,000Total costs
  • 16,664Total average daily traffic
  • 1,743Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,864Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wadley, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wadley, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wadley)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • On Hwy 22 (Lat: 33.093722 Lon: -85.617722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WPFR685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.887 MHz, 858.912 MHz, 859.287 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.387 MHz, 859.812 MHz, 859.887 MHz, 859.912 MHz, 860.287 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 06/08/2029, Registrant: Southern Communications Services, Inc D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 18th St N Bin Sn-0800, Birmingham, AL 35203-2206, Phone: (205) 257-1534, Email:

  • On Hwy 22 (Lat: 33.093722 Lon: -85.617722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WQJM741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.937 MHz, 858.337 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2009, Expiration Date: 06/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2013, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Farm To Market Rd 1 Mi W Of Forestors Chapel (Lat: 33.133444 Lon: -85.549944), Call Sign: KVB640, Licensee ID: L00096394,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/1998, Expiration Date: 06/24/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2003, Registrant: Jerry S Stephens, Wadley, AL 36276

  • Ne Cor Of St Hwy 22 & Tallapoosa Riv (Lat: 33.117889 Lon: -85.559389), Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: KNHS210, Licensee ID: L00000301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 170.325 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/1997, Expiration Date: 08/03/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2002, Registrant: Alabama Power Company, C/O Scs, 600 North 18th Street / Bin 5n-8485, Birmingham, AL 35203-8485, Phone: (205) 257-3227, Fax: (205) 257-3636, Email:

  • MIDDLE WADLEY CP, 5800ft N Of Rr Bridge On Hwy77 (Lat: 33.148917 Lon: -85.577611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 20.7 m, Call Sign: WQIL768,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 160.980 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2018, Expiration Date: 03/12/2028, Certifier: Shantrice Cruse, Registrant: Csx Transportation, 6735 Southpoint Dr. S, 4th Flr J958, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5925, Fax: (904) 332-6048, Email:

  • Lat: 33.141472 Lon: -85.580194, Call Sign: WQRN918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.602 MHz, 157.582 MHz, 160.117 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 06/27/2033, Certifier: Michael Fordman, Registrant: Mobile Communications America, 4116 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222, Phone: (205) 591-8804, Fax: (256) 237-6631, Email:

  • 1255 Cooledge St (Lat: 33.134417 Lon: -85.562389), Type: Mast, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WRBN681,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 160.980 MHz, 160.635 MHz, 160.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2018, Expiration Date: 05/08/2028, Certifier: Shantrice Cruse-Scott, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, 4th Flr J958, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5925, Fax: (904) 332-6013, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SWADLEY, On Hwy. 22 (Lat: 33.093639 Lon: -85.617861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 140.5 m, Overall height: 145.4 m, Call Sign: WQWM855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 10/06/2015, Expiration Date: 10/06/2025, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • EWADLEYAL, 81 County Rd 831 (Al12954-A) (Lat: 33.119833 Lon: -85.531972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.2 m, Overall height: 125.3 m, Call Sign: WQWN903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 10/15/2015, Expiration Date: 10/15/2025, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wadley)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: SCHRICHER COUGAR 1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 146 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 93140, N93140, N-93140, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/2009
    Registrant (Individual): David S Sealey, 676 Williams Rd, Wadley, AL 36276
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/08/2018

Most common first names in Wadley, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3173.4 years
John2977.0 years
William2573.2 years
Mary1979.1 years
Willie1574.9 years
Robert1471.2 years
Annie1279.0 years
George1275.8 years
Thomas1174.2 years
Charles1075.8 years
Most common last names in Wadley, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1866.2 years
Knight1576.7 years
Stephens1476.8 years
Taylor1380.5 years
Battle1271.2 years
Bailey1172.0 years
Tidwell1180.2 years
Carson1177.9 years
Allen984.6 years
Rice978.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wadley, AL
  • 91.0%Electricity
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wadley, AL
  • 73.0%Electricity
  • 24.3%Utility gas
  • 2.6%No fuel used


Wadley compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.

Wadley on our top lists:

  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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