Winston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends (lower is better)
AQI
PM2.5
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.0. This is about average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Double Springs that have no violations reported:
- DOUBLE SPRINGS WATER WORKS (Address: P O BOX 279, Population served: 4908, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 29.7%
(27.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 47.1% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.2 people | | Alabama: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 63.1% | | Whole state: | 68.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 2.3% | | Whole state: | 3.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Double Springs, AL
74 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Double Springs compared to Alabama state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Double Springs (2011 data):
- Traders & Farmers Bank: Double Springs Branch at 10 Blake Drive, branch established on 1955/05/10. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $366.6 mil, Deposits: $287.0 mil, headquarters in Haleyville, AL, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Traders & Farmers Bancshares, Inc.
- First National Bank: Double Springs Branch at 15305 Ushwy 278 West, branch established on 1996/04/15. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $282.3 mil, Deposits: $223.1 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, AL, positive income, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Marion County Bancshares, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (51%)
- Electricity (27%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%)
- Wood (2%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Winston County Alabama:
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Religion statistics for Double Springs (based on Winston County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 59.70%
| Here |  | 59.7% |
| 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) | LDS (Mormon) Church |
| Adherents | 69.7% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Congregations | 52.6% | 11.8% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 2.6% |
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| Name | Assemblies of God | Old Missionary Baptists Associations | Catholic Church | Church of the Nazarene | Other |
| Adherents | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Congregations | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
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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: 9 | Winston County: | 3.72 / 10,000 pop. | | Alabama: | 1.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2 | Winston County: | 0.83 / 10,000 pop. | | Alabama: | 0.65 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20 | Winston County: | 8.26 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 6.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 20 | Here: | 8.26 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | This county: | 10.5% | | Alabama: | 11.8% |
Adult obesity rate: | Winston County: | 28.3% | | Alabama: | 31.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 9.1% | | 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 |
| Financial Administration |
2 | $4,274 | $25,644 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 6 | $9,633 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $1,333 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
5 | $13,442 | $32,261 | 0 | $0 |
| Firefighters |
0 | $0 | | 21 | $10,807 |
| Streets and Highways |
2 | $2,826 | $16,956 | 0 | $0 |
| Welfare |
1 | $1,036 | $12,432 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation |
2 | $4,008 | $24,048 | 2 | $1,094 |
| Local Libraries |
1 | $1,413 | $16,956 | 0 | $0 |
| Other and Unallocable |
7 | $15,395 | $26,391 | 2 | $2,511 |
| Totals for Government |
20 | $42,394 | $25,436 | 33 | $25,378 |
Double Springs government finances in 2002:
- Charges - All Other: $219,000 ($202.59)
- Construction - Sewerage: $117,000 ($108.23)
Parks & Recreation: $6,000 ($5.55)
- Current Operations - Water Utilities: $732,000 ($677.15)
Welfare - Other: $355,000 ($328.40)
Financial Administration: $308,000 ($284.92)
Police Protection: $171,000 ($158.19)
Parks & Recreation: $136,000 ($125.81)
Regular Highways: $53,000 ($49.03)
Fire Protection: $28,000 ($25.90)
Libraries: $21,000 ($19.43)
Sewerage: $9,000 ($8.33)
- General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($13.88)
- Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $97,000 ($89.73)
Highways: $29,000 ($26.83)
General Support: $8,000 ($7.40)
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $993,000 ($918.59)
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $409,000 ($378.35)
- Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $400,000 ($370.03)
- Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $946,000 ($875.12)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $47,000 ($43.48)
Other, NEC: $9,000 ($8.33)
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $34,000 ($31.45)
General Revenue, NEC: $18,000 ($16.65)
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,165,000 ($1077.71)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $664,000 ($614.25)
- Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $901,000 ($833.49)
Beginning: $595,000 ($550.42)
- State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $58,000 ($53.65)
Highways: $33,000 ($30.53)
General Support: $16,000 ($14.80)
- Tax - Total General Sales: $441,000 ($407.96)
NEC: $117,000 ($108.23)
Other Selective Sales: $98,000 ($90.66)
Motor Vehicle License: $16,000 ($14.80)
- Total Salaries & Wages: $721,000 ($666.98)
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $60,000 ($55.50)
6.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,807 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.18% | | 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:
5.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,375 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.81% | | 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 Double Springs:
- WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- 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.)
- WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
- WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
- WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
- WJBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
- WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
- WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
Strongest FM radio stations in Double Springs:
- WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WJBB-FM (92.7 FM; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WFFN (95.3 FM; CORDOVA, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
- WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WFIX (91.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRI-STATE INSPIRATIONAL B/C CORP.)
- WEUP-FM (103.1 FM; MOULTON, AL; Owner: HUNDLEY BATES, SR. AND VIRGINIA CAPLES)
- WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
- WMXV (103.5 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WQAH-FM (105.7 FM; ADDISON, AL; Owner: ALVIN ABERCROMBIE)
TV broadcast stations around Double Springs:
- WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
- WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
- WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
- W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
- W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Double Springs fatal accident list:
Jun 23, 2008 04:30 PM, Sr-195, Lat: 34.132767, Lon: -87.399631, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 2
Mar 8, 1986 12:10 AM, 278, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 14, 1986 02:05 AM, 195, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 23, 1983 12:07 AM, 278, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Mar 4, 1981 10:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Double Springs)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 32 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3 - Courthouse Hwy 195 (Lat: 34.150111 Lon: -87.400028), Call Sign: KNGN782
Assigned Frequencies: 453.650 MHz, 458.650 MHz Grant Date: 08/19/2003, Expiration Date: 11/07/2013
Registrant: Apco International Inc Licensing Service 052709, 351 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-1112, Phone: (386) 944-2463, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:
- 1/2 Mi S Hwy 278 & Hwy 195 Jct (Lat: 34.153722 Lon: -87.408361), Call Sign: KYR790, Licensee ID: L00390701
Assigned Frequencies: 154.540 MHz Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 08/26/2011
Registrant: Nichols Funeral Service Inc, Haleyville, AL 35565, Phone: (205) 486-2204 - 28952 Alabama 195 (Lat: 34.195750 Lon: -87.429417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPRU870
Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz, 173.396 MHz Grant Date: 02/07/2001, Expiration Date: 02/07/2011, Certifier: Curtis Gamble
Registrant: Alabama Gas Corp, 830 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, Phone: (205) 326-8352, Fax: (205) 326-8335, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1 - DOUBLE SPRINGS, 43 Cagle Road, Gosdey Road (Lat: 34.154083 Lon: -87.391806), Type: Mast, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 89.6 m, Call Sign: WPZV278
Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz Grant Date: 03/22/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7 - Call Sign: KC4MGB, Licensee ID: L00395273
Grant Date: 08/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/08/2011, Certifier: Sharon A Vest
Registrant: Sharon A Vest, 9718 County Road 8, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: KD4IWU, Licensee ID: L00423125
Grant Date: 11/24/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012
Registrant: Eddy H Chapin, 109 Main Street, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: KD4VZW, Licensee ID: L00611028
Grant Date: 01/07/2003, Expiration Date: 01/19/2013
Registrant: Brenda M Glasheen, 1150 Co. Rd. 81, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: KE4ROP, Licensee ID: L00809386
Grant Date: 07/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/07/2014
Registrant: Michael D Henshaw, 3240 County Road 78, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: WA4AGM, Licensee ID: L00302462
Grant Date: 12/05/2000, Expiration Date: 12/31/2010, Certifier: Elmer E Vest
Registrant: Elmer E Vest, 9718 County Road 8, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: KG4OOV, Licensee ID: L00382470
Grant Date: 07/25/2001, Expiration Date: 07/25/2011, Certifier: Joseph P Wilson
Registrant: Joseph P Wilson, 1150 County Rd 81, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Call Sign: KG4RCJ, Licensee ID: L00449879
Grant Date: 01/15/2002, Expiration Date: 01/15/2012, Certifier: Michael J Glasheen
Registrant: Michael J Glasheen, 1150 County Road 81, Double Springs, AL 35553
FAA Registered Aircraft: 5 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 1158H , Serial Number: 28-7715311, Airworthiness Date: 12/23/1976
Registrant (Co-Owned): Boyce D Chambers, 1503 County Rd 3099, Double Springs, AL 35553, Other Owners: Charles W Thomas - Aircraft: MOONEY M20R (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2204L , Serial Number: 29-0209, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Harvell Enterprises LLC, Po Box 156, Double Springs, AL 35553 - Aircraft: ALEXANDER BARRY G QUICKSILVER MXL II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
N-Number: 3065W , Serial Number: 309, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/2006
Registrant (Individual): Barry G Alexander, 4745 County Road 32, Double Springs, AL 35553 - 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: 738YS , Serial Number: 17270347, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/03/1978
Registrant (Individual): Jerry R Hood, 2575 Daniels Dr, Double Springs, AL 35553 - 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: 9682V , Serial Number: 17264462, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1974
Registrant (Corporation): Lakeshore Properties Inc, Po Box 609, Double Springs, AL 35553
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Double Springs, AL among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| William | 55 | 75.0 years |
| James | 52 | 71.5 years |
| John | 39 | 76.7 years |
| Mary | 23 | 80.8 years |
| Robert | 18 | 75.8 years |
| Annie | 17 | 79.9 years |
| George | 16 | 77.5 years |
| Minnie | 15 | 86.1 years |
| Thomas | 14 | 75.8 years |
| Ruby | 12 | 81.3 years |
| Most common last names in Double Springs, AL among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Godsey | 26 | 67.4 years |
| Overton | 23 | 77.9 years |
| Taylor | 23 | 73.2 years |
| Martin | 22 | 73.4 years |
| Bailey | 22 | 75.1 years |
| Mccullar | 20 | 67.3 years |
| Garrison | 20 | 72.4 years |
| Alexander | 19 | 73.9 years |
| Cagle | 19 | 73.6 years |
| Smith | 17 | 74.8 years |
Businesses in Double Springs, AL
Double Springs on our top lists:
- #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)"
- #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Wood products"
- #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Wood products"
- #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Physicians and surgeons"
- #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and related products"
- #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores"
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