Petrey-Highland Home, Alabama
Submit your own pictures of this place and show them to the world
- OSM Map
- Google Map
- MSN Map
| Males: 1,858 |  (48.6%) |
| Females: 1,963 |  (51.4%) |
| Median resident age: | 36.5 years |
| Alabama median age: | 35.8 years |
Zip code: 36041
| Petrey-Highland Home: | $53,073 |
| AL: | $59,674 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,150 (it was $14,269 in 2000)
Petrey-Highland Home CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $106,601 (it was $45,700 in 2000)
| Petrey-Highland Home: | $106,601 |
| AL: | $200,900 |
Petrey-Highland Home, AL residents, houses, and apartments details
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Petrey-Highland Home, AL
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
- 2,68170.4%White alone
- 1,03927.3%Black alone
- 391.0%Hispanic
- 290.8%Two or more races
- 180.5%American Indian alone
- 20.05%Asian alone
- 10.03%Other race alone
Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 179.8 square miles.
Population density: 21 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Petrey-Highland Home CCD: | 0.4% ($199) |
| Alabama: | 0.4% ($289) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL 
(31.0 miles , pop. 201,568).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (559.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).
Nearest cities:
Panola, AL (2.6 miles),
Petrey, AL (2.6 miles),
Ramer, AL (3.0 miles ),
), Rutledge, AL (3.5 miles ),
), Goshen-Shady Grove, AL (3.7 miles ),
), Luverne, AL (3.7 miles ),
), Pine Level, AL (4.0 miles ),
), Latitude: 31.91 N, Longitude: 86.30 W
| Here: | 3.0% |
| Alabama: | 2.6% |
- Construction (8.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
- Educational services (7.1%)
- Health care (5.7%)
- Truck transportation (5.4%)
- Public administration (5.4%)
- Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.2%)
- Construction (14.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
- Truck transportation (8.6%)
- Public administration (6.7%)
- Repair & maintenance (6.7%)
- Metal & metal products (5.3%)
- Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.2%)
- Educational services (13.1%)
- Health care (12.3%)
- Finance & insurance (7.8%)
- Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.4%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
- Apparel (4.6%)
- Personal & laundry services (4.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.7%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.6%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
- Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.9%)
- Bus drivers (4.6%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
- Registered nurses (4.3%)
Average climate in Petrey-Highland Home, Alabama
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.230. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.230 |
| U.S.: | 0.009 |
Tornado activity:
Petrey-Highland Home-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/1969, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the Petrey-Highland Home place center killed 2 people and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 12/19/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.5 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Petrey-Highland Home-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 50% 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 79.2 miles away from Petrey-Highland Home 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 117.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 182.7 miles away from Petrey-Highland Home center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.2 miles away from Petrey-Highland Home center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 153.6 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 182.7 miles away from Petrey-Highland Home 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 Crenshaw County (22) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 5, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Petrey-Highland Home:
- Troy University (about 23 miles; Troy, AL; Full-time enrollment: 16,148)
- Alabama State University (about 32 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)
- Auburn University at Montgomery (about 33 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
- Faulkner University (about 33 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
- Tuskegee University (about 50 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
- Enterprise State Community College (about 51 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
- George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 65 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Petrey-Highland Home: Sugar Ridge Campground (A), Highland Home Volunteer Fire and Rescue (B), Northeast Crensahw Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Petrey-Highland Home include: Mount Canaan Church (A), Mount Olive Church (B), New Ebenezer Church (C), Mount Pleasant Church of Christ (D), Providence Church (E), Rockdale Church (F), Salem Church (G), Surles Church (H), Tank Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Oak Grove Cemetery (1), Cauthens Cemetery (2), Mitchell Cemetery (3), Rocky Mount Cemetery (4), Panola Cemetery (5), Hudson Cemetery (6), Dry Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: The Beaver Pond (A), Lake Bradleyton (B), Bodifords Lake (C), Indian Lake (D), Paynes Pond (E), Jackson Pond (F), Petrey Pond (G), Morgan Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tan Creek (A), Ryals Mill Creek (B), Jordan Creek (C), Rock Branch (D), Roberts Branch (E), Rabbit Branch (F), Poley Creek (G), Panther Creek (H), Piney Woods Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Petrey-Highland Home: Clay Jordan Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 2.5 people |
| Alabama: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 71.1% |
| Whole state: | 67.8% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 4.2% |
| 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: 0.2% of all households
| This place: | 22.0% |
| Whole state: | 16.1% |
| This place: | 9.0% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
For population 15 years and over in Petrey-Highland Home:
- Never married: 20.2%
- Now married: 59.9%
- Separated: 3.7%
- Widowed: 9.9%
- Divorced: 10.0%
For population 25 years and over in Petrey-Highland Home:
- High school or higher: 56.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
- Unemployed: 5.1%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.0 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 14.3 |
| Alabama average: | 13.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Petrey-Highland Home, AL (based on Crenshaw County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 7,442 | 52 |
| Mainline Protestant | 875 | 13 |
| Black Protestant | 244 | 2 |
| Other | 223 | 1 |
| None | 5,122 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 6
| Crenshaw County: | 4.36 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 1.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
| This county: | 7.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 6.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
| Crenshaw County: | 5.08 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 12.4% |
| State: | 11.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 34.6% |
| Alabama: | 31.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 18.7% |
| Alabama: | 13.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Petrey-Highland Home:
- WTBF (970 AM; 5 kW; TROY, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
- WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WLWI (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
- WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WQLS (1200 AM; 10 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
- WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WXVI (1600 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: SUNSHINE 16 RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
- WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WAPZ (1250 AM; 5 kW; WETUMPKA, AL; Owner: J & W PROMOTIONS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Petrey-Highland Home:
- WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WTSU (89.9 FM; MONTGOMERY-TROY, AL; Owner: TROY STATE UNIVERSITY)
- WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
- WKXN (95.9 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
- WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WAXU (91.1 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WAOQ (100.3 FM; BRANTLEY, AL; Owner: ALATRON CORPORATION, INC.)
- WMCZ (97.1 FM; MILLBROOK, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WQZX (94.3 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: HAYNES BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WQKS-FM (96.1 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
- WKMX (106.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: WKMX, INC.)
- WTBF-FM (94.7 FM; BRUNDIDGE, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WVAS (90.7 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU))
TV broadcast stations around Petrey-Highland Home:
- 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)
- WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
- WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
- WMCF-TV (Channel 45; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- WETU-LP (Channel 39; WETUMPKA, AL; Owner: CABLE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
- WAIQ (Channel 26; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 58.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 32.8%Electricity
- 4.4%Utility gas
- 3.5%Wood
- 0.9%Solar energy
- 49.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 40.9%Electricity
- 6.4%Utility gas
- 3.4%Wood
Petrey-Highland Home compared to Alabama state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.