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Catherine, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 22.
Males: 10  (45.5%)
Females: 12  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

57.5 years
Alabama median age:

43.1 years

Zip code: 36728

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,250
Catherine:

$38,250
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,707

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,171
Catherine:

$93,171
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,504; detached houses: $155,599; mobile homes: $41,921
March 2022 cost of living index in Catherine: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Catherine, AL (2010)
    • 1672.7%White alone
    • 627.3%Black alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Catherine, Alabama as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Catherine is 9 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 192 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (70.7 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (498.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Alberta, AL (2.1 miles ),
Safford, AL (3.3 miles ),
Thomaston, AL (3.3 miles ),
Boykin, AL (3.6 miles ),
Dayton, AL (3.9 miles),
Pine Hill, AL (3.9 miles ),
Yellow Bluff, AL (3.9 miles),
Orrville, AL (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 32.18 N, Longitude: 87.47 W

Area code: 334

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

9.3%
Alabama:

2.6%

Tornado activity:

Catherine-area historical tornado activity is below Alabama state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Catherine place center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 tornado 30.7 miles away from the place center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Catherine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.3 miles away from the city 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 85.3 miles away from Catherine center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 108.3 miles away from Catherine center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 191.9 miles away from Catherine center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 191.9 miles away from Catherine 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 Wilcox County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Catherine:

  • CAMDEN NURSING FACILITY INC. (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CAMDEN, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Catherine:

  • University of West Alabama (about 51 miles; Livingston, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,394)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 65 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • Alabama State University (about 70 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)
  • The University of Alabama (about 72 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • University of Montevallo (about 73 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 75 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • Faulkner University (about 75 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Catherine include: Saint Marys Church (A), Salem Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wilcox County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.0%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.0%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Catherine, AL (based on Wilcox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,44234
Black Protestant3,00725
Mainline Protestant5688
Other952
Catholic123
None4,546-
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: 9
Here:

7.05 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

6.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Wilcox County:

3.92 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

16.2%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Wilcox County:

39.4%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.6%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Catherine:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCOX (1450 AM; 1 kW; CAMDEN, AL; Owner: DOWN HOME BROADCASTING)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYNI (930 AM; 5 kW; MONROEVILLE, AL; Owner: MCKISSICK ENTERPRISES)
  • WJDB (630 AM; 1 kW; THOMASVILLE, AL; Owner: GRIFFIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Catherine:

  • WKXK (96.7 FM; PINE HILL, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WINL (98.5 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)
  • WMBV (91.9 FM; DIXONS MILLS, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)
  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WJAM-FM (97.3 FM; ORRVILLE, AL; Owner: SCOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYVC (102.3 FM; CAMDEN, AL; Owner: DOWN HOME BROADCASTING)
  • WALX (100.9 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Catherine:

  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.7mTotal length
  • $5,700,000Total costs
  • 10,795Total average daily traffic
  • 2,746Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Catherine)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi Se Off Hwy 162 2 Mi S Of 162 & 28 Int (Lat: 32.094861 Lon: -87.425000), Call Sign: KNGR273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 05/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2003, Registrant: Midway Plantation, Rt 1 Box 109, Catherine, AL 36728


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • PRAIRIE BLUFF, 8188 Highway 162 (Lat: 32.073361 Lon: -87.444194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 108.2 m, Overall height: 109.7 m, Call Sign: WQUJ750,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2014, Expiration Date: 07/28/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • CATHERINE, 16278 Alabama Hwy 5 (Al12389-B) (Lat: 32.164222 Lon: -87.496778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 124.1 m, Call Sign: WQZA502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 03/21/2017, Expiration Date: 03/21/2027, 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:

  • SPIETH, 8188 Hwy 162, Catherine, Al 36728 (278200) (Lat: 32.073361 Lon: -87.444194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 108.2 m, Overall height: 109.7 m, Call Sign: WREY331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11055.0 MHz... (+15 more), Grant Date: 12/31/2019, Expiration Date: 12/31/2029, Certifier: Laurie Gebhardt, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • CATHERINE, 1419 Willie Powell Rd. (#278194) (Lat: 32.123528 Lon: -87.557278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WREY504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/02/2020, Expiration Date: 01/02/2030, Certifier: Laurie Gebhardt, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • SEDGEFIELD, Highway 5 (Lat: 32.189056 Lon: -87.463139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 82.6 m, Call Sign: WRKI675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2021, Expiration Date: 01/11/2031, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8020Y, N8020Y, N-8020Y, Serial Number: 30-1129, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 06/25/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel E Flowers, 1525 County Road 38, Catherine, AL 36728
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/05/2020
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50705, N50705, N-50705, Serial Number: 15069497, Year manufactured: 1968, Certificate Issue Date: 02/29/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel E Flowers, 1525 Marengo County Road 38, Catherine, AL 36728
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/12/2018



Catherine compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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