East Point, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 201.
Males: 83  (41.7%)
Females: 118  (58.3%)
Median resident age:

24.7 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,229
East Point:

$63,229
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,189

East Point CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $184,800
East Point:

$184,800
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $149,628; detached houses: $150,584
March 2022 cost of living index in East Point: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (39.8%), Polish (39.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 828 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (29.6 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (45.5 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (531.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cullman, AL (1.7 miles ),
Welti, AL (2.1 miles ),
Simcoe, AL (2.3 miles ),
South Vinemont, AL (2.3 miles ),
Good Hope, AL (2.6 miles ),
Fairview, AL (2.8 miles ),
Vinemont, AL (2.8 miles ),
Hanceville, AL (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.18 N, Longitude: 86.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 256

Distribution of median household income in East Point, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in East Point, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Alabama:

2.6%

Tornado activity:

East Point-area historical tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the East Point place center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 178 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

East Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 154% 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 69.9 miles away from East Point 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 60.0 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 69.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 68.1 miles away from East Point center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 224.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 301.5 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 Cullman County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 17, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 12, Hurricanes: 5, Winds: 4, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near East Point:

  • DCI CULLMAN (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • HOSPICE OF CULLMAN COUNTY (Hospital, about 3 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • CULLMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • CULLMAN OUTPATIENT SERVICES LTD (Hospital, about 4 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • WOODLAND VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • CULLMAN COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; CULLMAN, AL)
  • SOUTHERNCARE CULLMAN (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HANCEVILLE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to East Point:

  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 8 miles; Hanceville, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,486)
  • John C Calhoun State Community College (about 34 miles; Tanner, AL; FT enrollment: 7,911)
  • Snead State Community College (about 36 miles; Boaz, AL; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Bevill State Community College (about 37 miles; Jasper, AL; FT enrollment: 2,970)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 38 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville (about 39 miles; Huntsville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,006)
  • Alabama A & M University (about 44 miles; Normal, AL; FT enrollment: 4,524)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: North Alabama Horticulture Substation (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in East Point: East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Cullman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.1%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.3%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in East Point:

Marital status in East Point, AL
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 77.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in East Point:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for East Point, AL (based on Cullman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant53,863199
Catholic4,6142
Mainline Protestant3,69824
Other6242
None17,607-
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: 10
This county:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Here:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Cullman County:

6.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.4%
Alabama:

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

16.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in East Point:

  • WMCJ (1460 AM; 5 kW; CULLMAN, AL)
  • WFMH (1340 AM; 1 kW; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: VOICE OF CULLMAN, L.L.C.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXRP (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HANCEVILLE, AL; Owner: MAPLEWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDJL (1000 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: JAMES K. SHARP DBA 5TH AVE BROADCASTING)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in East Point:

  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKUL (92.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: JONATHAN CHRISTIAN CORP.)
  • WFMH-FM (95.5 FM; HOLLY POND, AL; Owner: VOICE OF CULLMAN, L.L.C.)
  • WRJL-FM (99.9 FM; EVA, AL; Owner: ROJO, INC.)
  • WRSA-FM (96.9 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: NCA, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTAK-FM (106.1 FM; HARTSELLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WAFN-FM (92.7 FM; ARAB, AL; Owner: FUN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • W289AC (105.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W298AF (107.5 FM; HADEN, AL; Owner: HADEN RADIO COMPANY)
  • WXQW (94.1 FM; MERIDIANVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W293AH (106.5 FM; NORMAL, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLRH (89.3 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZYP (104.3 FM; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around East Point:

  • WCQT-LP (Channel 52; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: FIRST CULLMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WAAY-TV (Channel 31; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF HUNTSVILLE LICENSE LLC)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHNT-TV (Channel 19; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

East Point fatal accident list:

Mar 22, 2016 06:30 AM, Sr-69, Sr-157, Lat: 34.192333, Lon: -86.786175, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 21, 2007 10:30 AM, Sr-157, Sr-69, Lat: 34.191458, Lon: -86.786719, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 5, 2005 08:40 PM, Sr-157, 9116, Lat: 34.191460, Lon: -86.786700, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in East Point, AL
  • 92.6%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in East Point, AL
  • 100.0%Electricity


East Point compared to Alabama state average:

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