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Whatley, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 150.
Males: 41  (27.8%)
Females: 109  (72.2%)
Median resident age:

49.2 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip code: 36482

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,601
Whatley:

$47,601
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,691

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,324
Whatley:

$141,324
AL:

$200,900
March 2022 cost of living index in Whatley: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.2%

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  • Races in Whatley, AL (2022)
    • 19288.9%White alone
    • 3013.9%Two or more races



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Whatley, Alabama as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whatley is 6 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 145 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mobile, AL (71.2 miles , pop. 198,915).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (97.0 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (474.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Grove Hill, AL (2.4 miles ),
Fulton, AL (3.1 miles ),
Jackson, AL (3.8 miles ),
Rockville, AL (4.2 miles),
Thomasville, AL (4.3 miles ),
Leroy, AL (4.4 miles ),
St. Stephens, AL (4.7 miles ),
Carlton, AL (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 31.65 N, Longitude: 87.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 251

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

5.3%
Alabama:

2.6%

Tornado activity:

Whatley-area historical tornado activity is below Alabama state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Whatley place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/23/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Whatley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 80% 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 44.6 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 124.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.3 miles away from Whatley center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from Whatley center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 230.5 miles away from Whatley center
On 9/3/2020 at 15:07:53, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 53.1 miles away from Whatley 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 Clarke County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, 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 Whatley:

  • GROVE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; GROVE HILL, AL)
  • JACKSON HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JACKSON, AL)
  • ASERACARE HOSPICE-JACKSON (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JACKSON, AL)
  • HOMETOWN HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; JACKSON, AL)
  • JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; JACKSON, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whatley:

  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 56 miles; Bay Minette, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,703)
  • Bishop State Community College (about 70 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 2,822)
  • University of West Alabama (about 71 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of South Alabama (about 72 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 13,228)
  • Meridian Community College (about 79 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • The University of West Florida (about 82 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 10,240)
  • Pensacola State College (about 87 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 8,740)

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Churches in Whatley include: Horeb Baptist Church (A), Whatley First Assembly of God Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Clarke 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:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.6%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Whatley:

Marital status in Whatley, AL
  • Never married: 43.1%
  • Now married: 38.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Whatley:

  • High school or higher: 16.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • 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:

5.2
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whatley, AL (based on Clarke County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,63477
Black Protestant5,09823
Mainline Protestant1,63216
Other953
Catholic113
None5,363-
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
Clarke County:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

7.18 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Clarke County:

6.04 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Clarke County:

12.6%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

35.1%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.3%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Whatley:

  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WYNI (930 AM; 5 kW; MONROEVILLE, AL; Owner: MCKISSICK ENTERPRISES)
  • WJDB (630 AM; 1 kW; THOMASVILLE, AL; Owner: GRIFFIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRJX (1230 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCA (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whatley:

  • WJDB-FM (95.5 FM; THOMASVILLE, AL; Owner: GRIFFIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHNB (94.5 FM; JACKSON, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC.)
  • WBMH (106.1 FM; GROVE HILL, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC.)
  • WINL (98.5 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKXK (96.7 FM; PINE HILL, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WMBV (91.9 FM; DIXONS MILLS, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

Whatley fatal accident list:

Jun 14, 2013 04:25 PM, Us-Sr 12, Azalea Gardens Rd, Lat: 31.647403, Lon: -87.708672, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 70.6mTotal length
  • $23,301,000Total costs
  • 18,225Total average daily traffic
  • 3,666Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,483Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Whatley, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Whatley, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Whatley)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • GOSSPORT, 250 Gosport Landing (Lat: 31.581417 Lon: -87.594167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WQQU212, Licensee ID: L01852059,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2013, Expiration Date: 03/01/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2017, Certifier: Chris Negron, Registrant: Southern Light, LLC, 156 St. Anthony St., Mobile, AL 36603, Phone: (251) 662-1170, Email:

  • WHATLEY, North On County Rd 35; Take 1st Unpaved Road To Left (Lat: 31.649833 Lon: -87.676000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.5 m, Call Sign: WQRB647, Licensee ID: L01852059,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2013, Expiration Date: 04/10/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2017, Certifier: Chris Negron, Registrant: Southern Light, LLC, 156 St. Anthony St., Mobile, AL 36603, Phone: (251) 662-1170, Email:

  • WHATLEY, 28073 Hwy 84 (Lat: 31.638194 Lon: -87.673139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQSW454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2023, Expiration Date: 11/26/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • CLAIBOURNE, 250 Gosport Landing Road (Lat: 31.581417 Lon: -87.594167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WQSW455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2023, Expiration Date: 11/26/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • WHATLEY, 28073 Hwy 84 (Al06118-S) (Lat: 31.638194 Lon: -87.673139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WRED455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 09/24/2019, Expiration Date: 09/24/2029, 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:

  • WHATLEY TS, 45 Will Road (Lat: 31.636250 Lon: -87.671583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 101.2 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WRHZ707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2020, Expiration Date: 07/21/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: AE4SV, Previous Call Sign: KJ4RU, Licensee ID: L00276912, Grant Date: 04/05/1996, Expiration Date: 12/04/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2007, Registrant: John K Davis, Whatley, AL 36482

  • Call Sign: N4UDA, Licensee ID: L01452047, Grant Date: 12/16/2008, Expiration Date: 12/16/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2020, Registrant: Ruby Davis, 26844, Whatley, AL 36482

  • Call Sign: KJ4QWA, Licensee ID: L01452189, Grant Date: 11/24/2009, Expiration Date: 11/24/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2015, Certifier: John K Davis, Registrant: John K Davis, Whatley, AL 36482

  • Call Sign: AE4SV, Previous Call Sign: KJ4QWA, Licensee ID: L01452189, Grant Date: 05/29/2015, Expiration Date: 05/29/2025, Certifier: John K Davis, Registrant: John K Davis, 26844 Hiway 84, Whatley, AL 36482


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whatley, AL
  • 51.8%Electricity
  • 48.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Whatley 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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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