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Ariton, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 659 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.6%
 
Males: 327  (49.8%)
Females: 332  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

33.8 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36311.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,406 (it was $21,083 in 2000)
Ariton:

$33,406
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,838 (it was $11,502 in 2000)

Ariton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $111,312 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
Ariton:

$111,312
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,314; detached houses: $198,784; mobile homes: $53,187

Median gross rent in 2022: $764.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ariton: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.6%
(23.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Ariton, AL (2022)
    • 60575.4%White alone
    • 9612.0%Hispanic
    • 9011.2%Black alone
    • 60.7%Other race alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Ariton, Alabama as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ariton is 52 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (54.5%), English (7.2%), Irish (2.3%), Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 460 feet

Land area: 5.07 square miles.

Population density: 130 people per square mile   (very low).

Ariton, Alabama map

49 residents are foreign born (6.1% Latin America).

This town:

6.1%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $695 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $300 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dothan, AL (31.6 miles , pop. 57,737).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (62.2 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (588.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Clio, AL (3.2 miles ),
Brundidge, AL (3.2 miles ),
Victoria, AL (3.4 miles ),
Ozark, AL (3.4 miles ),
Blue Springs, AL (3.7 miles),
Louisville, AL (4.0 miles ),
Banks, AL (4.1 miles ),
Echo, AL (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 31.60 N, Longitude: 85.72 W

Area code: 334

Distribution of median household income in Ariton, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ariton, AL in 2022
Ariton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Ariton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Chemicals (5.3%)
  • Apparel (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Chemicals (10.5%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Apparel (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Ariton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.8%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)

Average climate in Ariton, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ariton, Alabama average temperatures Ariton, Alabama average precipitation Ariton, Alabama humidity Ariton, Alabama wind speed Ariton, Alabama snowfall Ariton, Alabama sunshine Ariton, Alabama clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.230. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.230
U.S.:

0.009

Tornado activity:

Ariton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Ariton town center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused $250 million in damages.

On 3/3/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ariton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 25% 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 97.4 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 153.8 miles away from Ariton center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 200.4 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 245.1 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 200.3 miles away from Ariton center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 148.7 miles away from the city 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 Dale County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 10, Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 4, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ariton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ariton:

  • OZARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF OZARK (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • WIREGRASS HOSPICE OZARK (Hospital, about 11 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • DALE MEDICAL CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • DALE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • OZARK DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; OZARK, AL)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF DALE MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; OZARK, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ariton:

  • Troy University (about 20 miles; Troy, AL; Full-time enrollment: 16,148)
  • Enterprise State Community College (about 22 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 25 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
  • Tuskegee University (about 58 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 60 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • Faulkner University (about 62 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Alabama State University (about 63 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)

Public high school in Ariton:

  • ARITON SCH (Students: 660, Location: 264 CREEL RICHARDSON DRIVE, Grades: KG-12)
See full list of schools located in Ariton

Library in Ariton:

  • ARITON - DOT LANEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,239; Location: 30 W. MAIN STREET; 10,169 books; 27 audio materials; 308 video materials; 79 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ariton Fire Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Ariton include: Mount Olive Church (A), Bethel Assembly of God Church (B), Ariton United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sammon Cemetery (1), Universalist Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dale County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ariton that have no violations reported:

  • ARITON WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,350, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Ariton (2011 data):

  • Troy Bank & Trust Company: Ariton Branch at 6 Atlantic Street, branch established on 2003/09/22. Info updated 2008/09/24: Bank assets: $852.0 mil, Deposits: $714.4 mil, headquarters in Troy, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Trust No. 3 Under The Will Of Charles Henderson

For population 15 years and over in Ariton:

Marital status in Ariton, AL
  • Never married: 40.4%
  • Now married: 37.9%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Ariton:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.9
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ariton, AL (based on Dale County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,97968
Mainline Protestant3,71227
Black Protestant1,8919
Other8724
Catholic2781
None25,519-
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: 8
Dale County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Dale County:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Dale County:

6.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

4.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.5%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dale County:

33.1%
Alabama:

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

11.1%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.7%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.3%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.7%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ariton:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ariton:

34.1%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Here:

56.7%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Ariton:

79.6%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ariton, 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
Water Supply 1$1,993$23,9162$2,657
Sewerage 0$0 1$510
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,329
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,315
Totals for Government 1$1,993$23,91611$7,810

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $183,000 ($277.69)
    Water Utilities: $140,000 ($212.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($104.70)
    Police Protection: $54,000 ($81.94)
    General - Other: $50,000 ($75.87)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($53.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($33.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($19.73)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($4.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $178,000 ($270.11)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $60,000 ($91.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.52)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $55,000 ($83.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($9.10)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $152,000 ($230.65)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $75,000 ($113.81)
    Public Utilities Sales: $61,000 ($92.56)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $47,000 ($71.32)
    Property: $16,000 ($24.28)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $9,000 ($13.66)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($6.07)
    Public Utility License: $4,000 ($6.07)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $1,000 ($1.52)

Ariton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($97.12)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($97.12)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $274,000 ($415.78)

13.66% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($45,663 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

13.66%
Alabama average:

6.87%

0.30% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,125 average AGI)
Dale County:

0.30%
Alabama average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Houston County, AL  2.47% ($42,271 average AGI)
from Coffee County, AL  1.69% ($40,459)
from Henry County, AL  0.28% ($32,521)


12.52% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($49,280 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.52%
Alabama average:

6.41%

0.33% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,788 average AGI)
Dale County:

0.33%
Alabama average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Houston County, AL  2.33% ($40,472 average AGI)
to Coffee County, AL  1.80% ($48,729)
to Henry County, AL  0.28% ($47,458)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ariton:

  • WQLS (1200 AM; 10 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WTBF (970 AM; 5 kW; TROY, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOZK (900 AM; 1 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: OZARK B/CING. CORP.)
  • WOOF (560 AM; 5 kW; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WOOF, INC.)
  • WTKN (1560 AM; daytime; 5 kW; DALEVILLE, AL; Owner: JOSEPH A. ADAMS, SR.)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ariton:

  • WKMX (106.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: WKMX, INC.)
  • WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZTZ (101.1 FM; ELBA, AL; Owner: ELBA RADIO COMPANY)
  • WTBF-FM (94.7 FM; BRUNDIDGE, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOAB (104.9 FM; OZARK, AL; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAQG (91.7 FM; OZARK, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDYF (90.3 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXU (91.1 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDJR (96.9 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVY-FM (95.5 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WOOF-FM (99.7 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WOOF, INC.)
  • WXUS (100.5 FM; FORT RUCKER, AL; Owner: SKYWAY BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WJRL-FM (103.9 FM; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WTSU (89.9 FM; MONTGOMERY-TROY, AL; Owner: TROY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRJM-FM (93.7 FM; GENEVA, AL; Owner: STAGE DOOR DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WRWA (88.7 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: TROY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WIZB (94.3 FM; ABBEVILLE, AL; Owner: CELEBRATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ariton:

  • WGIQ (Channel 43; LOUISVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WDIQ (Channel 2; DOZIER, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WDFX-TV (Channel 34; OZARK, AL; Owner: WAITT LICENSE CO. OF ALABAMA, L.L.C.)
  • WDHN (Channel 18; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK OF ALABAMA, INC.)

Ariton fatal accident list:

Mar 23, 2019 02:10 PM, Sr-51, Lat: 31.610975, Lon: -85.701600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 19, 2016 06:50 AM, Sr-123, Lat: 31.600394, Lon: -85.716836, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 19, 1982 08:35 PM, 51, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 4, 1976 11:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 4, 1975 11:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 285ft / 87.1mTotal length
  • $30,056,000Total costs
  • 60,379Total average daily traffic
  • 13,098Total average daily truck traffic
  • 78,827Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ariton, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ariton, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ariton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Off Hwy 51 (Lat: 31.570722 Lon: -85.752444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 128 m, Call Sign: WPFR732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.812 MHz, 858.887 MHz, 858.912 MHz, 859.287 MHz, 859.312 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.387 MHz, 859.412 MHz, 859.787 MHz... (+12 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:

  • Off Hwy 51 (Lat: 31.570722 Lon: -85.752444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQJM760,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.412 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:

2
  • 3 Km Sw (Lat: 31.577111 Lon: -85.737167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70 m, Call Sign: WPGD375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.687 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2008, Registrant: Southern Communications Services Inc. D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 University Park (Suite 400), Birmingham, AL 35209, Phone: (205) 874-3843, Fax: (205) 874-3953, Email:

  • Hwy 51 N Off 231 N (Lat: 31.577111 Lon: -85.737167), Call Sign: WNGP741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.700 MHz, Grant Date: 07/18/1996, Expiration Date: 08/06/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/07/2001, Registrant: Kenneth Sanders, Rt 2 Box 222-A, Brundidge, AL 36010, Phone: (205) 735-3309


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • DOTAL0044 MW, 186 Private Rd 1303 (Century Tel & County E911 - 144 Private Rd 1303) (Lat: 31.569750 Lon: -85.758389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQPK225,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2012, Expiration Date: 06/11/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2017, Certifier: Patricia Morrison, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • 9AT2703C, 211 Sutton Dairy Road (9at2703c) (Lat: 31.619000 Lon: -85.653167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQXQ806,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 05/12/2016, Expiration Date: 05/12/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • ARITON, Off Hwy. 51 (Lat: 31.570528 Lon: -85.752472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 128.9 m, Overall height: 133.8 m, Call Sign: WQZB442,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2017, Expiration Date: 03/28/2027, 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:

  • SHANNARA A, County Road 19 (5048714) (Lat: 31.575889 Lon: -85.636861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRDI284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2019, Expiration Date: 05/03/2029, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • 2 Mi Sw (Lat: 31.577083 Lon: -85.737139), Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: KUQ69, Licensee ID: L00022040,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7075.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/1979, Expiration Date: 04/01/1987, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2000, Registrant: Southeast Alabama Broadcasting Co Inc, Dothan, AL 36302


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ariton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4624J, N4624J, N-4624J, Serial Number: 28R-30510, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/04/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Jerald W Cook, 1898 County Road 2, Ariton, AL 36311
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6034W, N6034W, N-6034W, Serial Number: 28-20034, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 10/20/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Mark L Nowell, 1761 County Road 23, Ariton, AL 36311
  • Aircraft: POTTER ROBERT L MODIFIED PITTS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 851RP, N851RP, N-851RP, Serial Number: CLR001, Airworthiness Date: 07/20/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Scott T Nowell, 1761 Co Rd 23, Ariton, AL 36311
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/23/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$42,0002$87,135
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$66,880
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0201.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Ariton, AL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Ariton, AL - Value
Most common first names in Ariton, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3871.9 years
Mary2475.2 years
William2377.4 years
John1771.7 years
Robert1378.8 years
Charles1372.2 years
Thomas1275.2 years
Willie1179.8 years
George1171.9 years
Annie1174.7 years
Most common last names in Ariton, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Phillips1773.2 years
Thompson1672.7 years
Baker1577.5 years
Jones1375.2 years
Danner1379.2 years
Jacobs1379.1 years
Sutton1373.0 years
Williams1269.4 years
Hartzog1179.2 years
Senn1170.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ariton, AL
  • 83.2%Electricity
  • 8.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Wood
  • 1.1%Utility gas
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ariton, AL
  • 93.7%Electricity
  • 6.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ariton compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

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  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Guyana (population 500+)"
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  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
There are 9 pilots and 52 other airmen in this city.
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