Cherokee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.1. This is about average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 22.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00313. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Cedar Bluff and their reported violations in the past:
CEDAR BLUFF UTILITIES BOARD (Population served: 3510, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-05-1998), St Public Notif requested (2 times from FEB-19-1998 to APR-23-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 27.2%
(23.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 49.6% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.4 people | | Alabama: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 68.0% | | Whole state: | 68.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 3.5% | | Whole state: | 3.4% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cedar Bluff, AL
Cedar Bluff compared to Alabama state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Cedar Bluff (2011 data):
- Union State Bank: Cedar Bluff Main Branch at Highway 68 And Pine Street, branch established on 1982/11/04. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $274.5 mil, Deposits: $250.5 mil, headquarters in Pell City, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Inc.
- Generations Bank: Cedar Bluff Branch at 4971 Hwy 68, branch established on 2008/10/06. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $64.1 mil, Deposits: $56.4 mil, headquarters in Centre, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Altrust Financial Services, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Electricity (54%)
- Utility gas (24%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Cherokee County Alabama:
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Religion statistics for Cedar Bluff (based on Cherokee County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.58%
| Here |  | 52.6% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | United Methodist Church | Churches of Christ | Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | Other |
| Adherents | 79.1% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Congregations | 61.3% | 27.5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 4 | Cherokee County: | 1.63 / 10,000 pop. | | Alabama: | 1.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | This county: | 0.41 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 0.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14 | Cherokee County: | 5.71 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 6.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 14 | Here: | 5.71 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | This county: | 13.3% | | Alabama: | 11.8% |
Adult obesity rate: | Cherokee County: | 30.7% | | Alabama: | 31.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 14.3% | | State: | 13.5% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
1 | $2,768 | $33,216 | 6 | $1,993 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
4 | $10,492 | $31,476 | 1 | $589 |
| Streets and Highways |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $731 |
| Totals for Government |
5 | $13,260 | $31,824 | 8 | $3,313 |
Cedar Bluff government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Sewerage: $179,000 ($98.35)
All Other: $90,000 ($49.45)
- Construction - General: $189,000 ($103.85)
- Current Operations - Financial Administration: $376,000 ($206.59)
Water Utilities: $325,000 ($178.57)
General - Other: $207,000 ($113.74)
Police Protection: $176,000 ($96.70)
Sewerage: $163,000 ($89.56)
Solid Waste Management: $54,000 ($29.67)
Health Services - Other: $32,000 ($17.58)
Regular Highways: $28,000 ($15.38)
Fire Protection: $4,000 ($2.20)
- General - Interest on Debt: $62,000 ($34.07)
- Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $45,000 ($24.73)
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,026,000 ($563.74)
- Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $53,000 ($29.12)
- Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $951,000 ($522.53)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $128,000 ($70.33)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $159,000 ($87.36)
Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($3.85)
- Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $27,000 ($14.84)
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $223,000 ($122.53)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $358,000 ($196.70)
- Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $124,000 ($68.13)
Beginning: $100,000 ($54.95)
- Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $19,000 ($10.44)
- State Intergovernmental - All Other: $295,000 ($162.09)
- Tax - Total General Sales: $155,000 ($85.16)
NEC: $150,000 ($82.42)
Property: $48,000 ($26.37)
- Total Salaries & Wages: $261,000 ($143.41)
6.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,456 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.67% | | Alabama average: | 6.81% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
5.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,802 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.57% | | Alabama average: | 6.16% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Cedar Bluff:
- WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
- WEIS (990 AM; 1 kW; CENTRE, AL; Owner: BAKER ENTERPRISES, INC.)
- WQRX (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; VALLEY HEAD, AL; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
- WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
- WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
- WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WZTQ (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CENTRE, AL; Owner: RADIO CENTRE, INC.)
- WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
- WZOB (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORT PAYNE, AL; Owner: CENTRAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WGTA (950 AM; 5 kW; SUMMERVILLE, GA; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Cedar Bluff:
- WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- W215BA (90.9 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
- WKCX (97.7 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: BRIAR CREEK BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
- WQTU (102.3 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: MCDOUGALD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- W212AR (90.3 FM; LINDALE, GA; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
- WATG (95.7 FM; TRION, GA; Owner: TTA BROADCASTING, INC)
- WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
- WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WBDX (102.7 FM; TRENTON, GA; Owner: PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
- WMBW (88.9 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
- WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
- WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
- WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- WKEA-FM (98.3 FM; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: KEA RADIO, INC.)
- WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Cedar Bluff:
- WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
- W64BJ (Channel 64; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Cedar Bluff fatal accident list:
May 20, 2009 02:20 AM, Sr-68, Lat: 34.24859167, Lon: -85.59862778, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 15, 1995 09:45 AM, 9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 12, 1993 01:55 PM, 9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Oct 17, 1988 04:38 PM, 68, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Aug 31, 1981 12:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 1, 1981 11:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 16, 1980 03:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Cedar Bluff)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 22 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3 - STATION, 8 Mi E On Ala Hwy 9 (Lat: 34.275639 Lon: -85.490222), Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WNEM410
Assigned Frequencies: 1900.00 MHz Grant Date: 09/11/1998, Expiration Date: 12/09/2008, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2000
Registrant: Phone: (205) 325-3804 - 8 Mi E On Alabama Hwy 9 (Lat: 34.275639 Lon: -85.490500), Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WPND812
Assigned Frequencies: 1880.00 MHz Grant Date: 03/28/1997, Expiration Date: 03/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/17/1997
Registrant: Phone: (202) 328-4500 - 8 Mi E On Alabama Hwy 9 (Lat: 34.275639 Lon: -85.490500), Structure height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WPNL849
Assigned Frequencies: 1860.00 MHz Grant Date: 07/07/1998, Expiration Date: 07/07/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/14/1998
Registrant: Phone: (816) 559-5206
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 23 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cedar Bluff)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 7 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1128F , Serial Number: 17254723, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1966
Registrant (Individual): Jamie R Hightower, 1750 County Road 43, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - Aircraft: FOSTER JAMES J B-80V (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 1388A , Serial Number: F87011
Registrant (Individual): Ronald W Iaconis, 1130 County Road 49, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - Aircraft: BEECH 76 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 1816N , Serial Number: ME418
Registrant (Partnership): Goldin Family Partnership Lp B&l, Po Box 243, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 22498 , Serial Number: 15068318, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/16/1968
Registrant (Individual): James A Bailey, 264 County Road 682, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - 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: 6325D , Serial Number: 17272717, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1979
Registrant (Partnership): Goldin Family Partnership Lp B&l, Po Box 243, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - Aircraft: REPUBLIC RC-3 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A8 SERIES (215 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6615K , Serial Number: 888, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/19/1955
Registrant (Individual): Herbert G Sherwin, 521 County Road 907, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 - Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7538V , Serial Number: 177RG0835, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 02/16/1976
Registrant (Partnership): Goldin Family Partnership Lp B&l, Po Box 243, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents: See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cedar Bluff, AL
| Most common first names in Cedar Bluff, AL among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| James | 41 | 70.7 years |
| John | 30 | 70.5 years |
| William | 30 | 73.7 years |
| Robert | 26 | 67.9 years |
| Mary | 18 | 70.9 years |
| Charles | 15 | 70.7 years |
| Leonard | 12 | 72.7 years |
| Henry | 11 | 77.1 years |
| Mildred | 11 | 80.0 years |
| Frances | 11 | 78.8 years |
| Most common last names in Cedar Bluff, AL among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Crane | 22 | 70.1 years |
| Wood | 18 | 74.8 years |
| Daniel | 18 | 69.1 years |
| Smith | 18 | 78.4 years |
| Bishop | 17 | 73.5 years |
| Johnson | 15 | 75.7 years |
| Davis | 14 | 75.0 years |
| Webb | 11 | 69.2 years |
| Cobia | 11 | 82.8 years |
| Wilson | 11 | 69.6 years |
Businesses in Cedar Bluff, AL
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- #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Apparel"
- #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks"
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