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Glencoe, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 5,370 (54% urban, 46% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 
Males: 2,483  (46.3%)
Females: 2,887  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35907.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,391 (it was $38,385 in 2000)
Glencoe:

$75,391
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,043 (it was $18,577 in 2000)

Glencoe city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $205,753 (it was $78,200 in 2000)
Glencoe:

$205,753
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,887; detached houses: $220,362; mobile homes: $63,573

Median gross rent in 2022: $774.

March 2022 cost of living index in Glencoe: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.1%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.0% for Black residents, 6.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Glencoe, AL (2022)
    • 4,92592.4%White alone
    • 1462.7%Two or more races
    • 1222.3%Black alone
    • 721.4%Asian alone
    • 571.1%Hispanic
    • 60.1%American Indian alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Glencoe, Alabama as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Glencoe is 368 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Glencoe by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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)		1
(19.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(18.5)		4
(77.5)		1
(19.3)		1
(19.3)		2
(38.3)		4
(77.0)		1
(19.3)		1
(19.4)		2
(39.0)		2
(38.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.8)		1
(19.7)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.3)		1
(19.1)		2
(38.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.4)		1
(19.5)		1
(19.4)		1
(19.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		3
(55.6)		14
(271.3)		9
(173.6)		6
(115.9)		10
(191.5)		12
(231.1)		8
(154.6)		10
(194.2)		5
(97.5)		4
(77.7)		4
(77.9)		9
(177.8)		3
(59.1)		4
(74.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		22
(407.5)		39
(755.8)		56
(1,080)		36
(695.7)		42
(804.3)		38
(731.8)		34
(657.0)		24
(466.0)		27
(526.3)		31
(601.8)		12
(233.8)		7
(138.3)		9
(177.4)		3
(55.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		41
(759.4)		97
(1,880)		67
(1,292)		65
(1,256)		60
(1,149)		83
(1,598)		77
(1,488)		51
(990.3)		74
(1,442)		46
(893.0)		28
(545.5)		32
(632.0)		23
(453.3)		15
(277.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		7
(129.7)		3
(58.1)		7
(135.0)		13
(251.2)		5
(95.7)		6
(115.5)		10
(193.2)		10
(194.2)		7
(136.5)		10
(194.1)		5
(97.4)		2
(39.5)		0
(0.0)		7
(129.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(38.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index95.2249.0188.2163.5184.6243.8167.3148.0162.0184.667.489.558.140.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Glencoe, AL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 10 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.97
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (58.8%), English (5.8%), Irish (4.7%), German (2.3%), Welsh (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 16.1 square miles.

Population density: 334 people per square mile   (very low).

Glencoe, Alabama map

94 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $615 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $748 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (58.5 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (553.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hokes Bluff, AL (2.2 miles ),
Tidmore Bend, AL (2.3 miles ),
Gadsden, AL (2.4 miles ),
Southside, AL (2.5 miles ),
Rainbow City, AL (2.7 miles ),
Websters Chapel-Alexandria Valley, AL (2.9 miles ),
Turkeytown, AL (2.9 miles ),
Coats Bend, AL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 33.95 N, Longitude: 85.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 256

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 21 buildings, average cost: $287,900
  • 2021: 14 buildings, average cost: $213,600
  • 2020: 11 buildings, average cost: $81,100
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $163,100
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $110,100
  • 2011: 16 buildings, average cost: $73,500
  • 2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $73,500
  • 2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $73,500
  • 2008: 23 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2007: 31 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2006: 28 buildings, average cost: $84,600
  • 2005: 31 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2004: 23 buildings, average cost: $85,300
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $79,500
  • 2002: 29 buildings, average cost: $92,900
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $98,500
  • 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $92,700
  • 1998: 25 buildings, average cost: $102,400
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $84,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Glencoe, AL residents
Average permit cost in Glencoe, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Glencoe, AL
Historical housing units in Glencoe, AL

Population change in the 1990s: +427 (+9.0%).
Most common industries in Glencoe, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.6%)
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Food (3.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Glencoe, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.2%)

Average climate in Glencoe, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Glencoe, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.1. This is about average.

City:

74.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Glencoe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 144% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the Glencoe city center killed 22 people and injured 150 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 tornado 21.5 miles away from the city center injured 22 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Glencoe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 111% 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 41.3 miles away from Glencoe center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 41.3 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 84.9 miles away from Glencoe center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 110.6 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 198.0 miles away from Glencoe center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 169.8 miles away from Glencoe center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Etowah County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Glencoe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Glencoe:

  • COOSA VALLEY HEALTH CARE (513 PINEVIEW AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Glencoe:

  • GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • PCD OF GADSDEN (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • MCGUFFEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • MCGUFFEY HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • SOUTHERNCARE GADSDEN (Hospital, about 6 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • RAINBOW CITY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; RAINBOW CITY, AL)
  • GADSDEN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Glencoe:

  • Gadsden State Community College (about 5 miles; Gadsden, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,650)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 14 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Snead State Community College (about 22 miles; Boaz, AL; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Northeast Alabama Community College (about 41 miles; Rainsville, AL; FT enrollment: 2,409)
  • Georgia Highlands College (about 45 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,071)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 47 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College (about 48 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,629)

Public high school in Glencoe:

Public elementary/middle schools in Glencoe:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Glencoe: Green Valley Raceway (A), Rock Spring Junction (B), Walker Gap (C), Glencoe Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Glencoe include: Pine Grove Baptist Church (A), Heath Missionary Baptist Church (B), Smiths Temple Holiness Church (C), North Glencoe Baptist Church (D), Holy Ghost Revival Center (E), Green Valley Christian Holiness Church (F), Goodyear Heights Baptist Church (G), Glencoe First Methodist Church (H), Glencoe First Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Etowah 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 Glencoe and their reported violations in the past:

GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD (Address: 203 W. CHASTAIN BLVD. , Population served: 6,450, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
112 people in nursing homes in 2000
74 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Glencoe (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Glencoe Branch at 510 West Main Street, branch established on 1974/04/30. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Glencoe:

Marital status in Glencoe, AL
  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Glencoe:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Alabama average:

11.5

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

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Religion statistics for Glencoe, AL (based on Etowah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant64,316193
Catholic7,6241
Mainline Protestant5,81635
Black Protestant4,81321
Other1,4376
None20,424-
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: 25
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
Etowah County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Etowah County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Etowah County:

32.5%
Alabama:

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

20.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

57.6%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Glencoe:

57.5%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.0
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.3%
Alabama:

20.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.7%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Glencoe:

64.2%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Glencoe:

78.9%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Glencoe, 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 9$40,118$53,4912$2,392
Streets and Highways 7$24,890$42,6690$0
Financial Administration 2$7,949$47,6941$670
Parks and Recreation 1$3,162$37,9441$256
Welfare 0$0 4$4,224
Firefighters 0$0 2$2,579
Local Libraries 0$0 1$886
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,550
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,925
Totals for Government 19$76,119$48,07518$17,482

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $575,000 ($107.08)
    General - Other: $572,000 ($106.52)
    Regular Highways: $484,000 ($90.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $248,000 ($46.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $201,000 ($37.43)
    Financial Administration: $123,000 ($22.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $67,000 ($12.48)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $29,000 ($5.40)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($3.35)
    Health - Other: $13,000 ($2.42)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($1.68)
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000 ($1.49)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $165,000 ($30.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $209,000 ($38.92)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $369,000 ($68.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($0.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($1.86)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($3.35)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $921,000 ($171.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $863,000 ($160.71)
    Property: $197,000 ($36.69)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $75,000 ($13.97)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $29,000 ($5.40)
    Motor Vehicle License: $19,000 ($3.54)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $10,000 ($1.86)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,131,000 ($769.27)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,131,000 ($769.27)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,376,000 ($442.46)

Businesses in Glencoe, AL

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Glencoe:

  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGAD (1350 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMGJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: FLOYD L. DONALD BROADCASTING CO. INC)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHMA (1390 AM; 5 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Glencoe:

  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WGRW (90.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WORD WORKS, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • W269AN (101.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: JOHN S. LA TOUR/J & J B/C)

TV broadcast stations around Glencoe:

  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W15AP (Channel 15; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
Glencoe fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Glencoe fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.2mTotal length
  • $13,692,000Total costs
  • 69,633Total average daily traffic
  • 5,846Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Glencoe, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Glencoe, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Glencoe)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • .5 Km W Of Colvin Gap 6.9 Km E (Lat: 33.954556 Lon: -85.861083), Call Sign: KPM486,
    Assigned Frequencies: 455.250 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/1995, Expiration Date: 04/01/2028, Registrant: Iheartmedia, Inc., 7136 S. Yale Avenue, Suite 501, Tulsa, OK 74136, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Fax: (918) 664-3066, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 33.886972 Lon: -85.927889, Call Sign: WPVW208,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.312 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2002, Expiration Date: 08/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2012, Certifier: George Brooke-Powell, Registrant: Mccord Communications Inc, 2700 Wills Creek Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904, Phone: (256) 237-6697, Fax: (256) 237-6631

  • Lat: 33.885278 Lon: -85.920722, Call Sign: WQOQ513,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.912 MHz, 456.912 MHz, 461.662 MHz, 466.662 MHz, 467.387 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/2011, Expiration Date: 12/22/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2022, Certifier: Robert Edmonson, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • ROCK SPRING, 2800 E Of Us 431 & 2500 Sse Of Rock Springs (Lat: 33.932500 Lon: -85.903611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 103 m, Call Sign: WMM897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2020, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • AL0137, 227 Parkwood Lane (Lat: 33.950500 Lon: -85.935417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQMH991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 17770.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/2010, Expiration Date: 08/12/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2012, Certifier: Dan Mieszala, Registrant: Open Range Communications Inc., 6430 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: (303) 376-2112, Fax: (303) 376-2109, Email:

  • ROCK SPRINGS, 102 Cellular Tower Road (Birmingham) (9bh0169a) (Lat: 33.933139 Lon: -85.903389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQNG942,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2020, Expiration Date: 02/03/2031, Certifier: Bill Brodeur, Registrant: Mobile Communications America, 4116 1st Ave N,, Birmingham, AL 35222, Phone: (205) 591-8804, Email:

  • 9BH0169A, 102 Cellular Tower Road (Birmingham) (9bh0169a) (Lat: 33.933139 Lon: -85.903389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQPR770,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 07/31/2032, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2023, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Glencoe)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • 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: 1769T, N1769T, N-1769T, Serial Number: 28-7125088, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 02/11/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Steve W Caudle, 414 Wallace St, Glencoe, AL 35905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20032, N20032, N-20032, Serial Number: 17260947, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Robert T Noone, 7 Silver Lakes Blvd, Glencoe, AL 35905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4698D, N4698D, N-4698D, Serial Number: 17272333, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Drm Aviation LLC, 1204 Walker Dr, Glencoe, AL 35905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6198F, N6198F, N-6198F, Serial Number: 17273163, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/25/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 10/13/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Fox Aviation LLC, 1927 Rabbittown Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9688X, N9688X, N-9688X, Serial Number: 21057988, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 02/07/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Drm Aviation LLC, 1204 Walker Dr, Glencoe, AL 35905
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733SP, N733SP, N-733SP, Serial Number: 17268515, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 1204 Walker Dr, Glencoe, AL 35905
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/06/2019
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 757PM, N757PM, N-757PM, Serial Number: 15279896, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/29/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 02/21/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Drm Aviation Inc, 1204 Walker Dr, Glencoe, AL 35905
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/28/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED14$106,4509$100,34765$138,6076$24,9326$75,5181$60,830
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$04$173,0202$12,1050$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$130,9702$75,10518$143,5544$61,4501$15,5201$31,040
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$75,7302$101,48517$132,5380$00$01$6,830
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$101,7900$02$191,7950$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0105.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$153,6254$157,502
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$356,900
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$31,660
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0105.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Glencoe, AL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Glencoe, AL - Value

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 56 took place in 2017, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Glencoe, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (59.0%), and Structure Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Glencoe, AL
    • 14859.0%Outside Fires
    • 6927.5%Structure Fires
    • 3012.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Glencoe, AL
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Glencoe, AL
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 39.7%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Glencoe, AL
  • 73.1%Electricity
  • 26.9%Utility gas


Glencoe compared to Alabama 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Glencoe on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 5,000+"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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