Five Points, Alabama

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Population in July 2008: 135. Population change since 2000: -7.5%

Males: 66	(49.3%)
Females: 69	(50.7%)

Median resident age:	35.5 years
Alabama median age:	35.8 years

Zip code: 36855

Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,030 (it was $38,125 in 2000)

Five Points:	$47,030
Alabama:	$40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,406

Five Points:	$16,406
Alabama:	$22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $63,496 (it was $41,300 in 2000)

Five Points:	$63,496
Alabama:	$115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,525; Detached houses: $102,875; Mobile homes: $33,365

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Races in Five Points:

Black (52.1%)
White Non-Hispanic (47.3%)
American Indian (0.7%)
Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Five Points: 73.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (25.3%), Irish (5.5%), English (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 131 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Five Points

High school or higher: 51.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
Unemployed: 3.0%
Mean travel time to work: 27.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Five Points town

Never married: 21.5%
Now married: 57.9%
Separated: 2.5%
Widowed: 11.6%
Divorced: 6.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.0%
Alabama:	2.0%

According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Five Points, Alabama in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Five Points to the number of sex offenders is 45 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Five Points:	0.5% ($199)
Alabama:	0.4% ($289)

Five Points satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (43.6 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (70.5 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (623.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: La Fayette, AL (2.9 miles ), Roanoke, AL (3.0 miles ), Milltown, AL (3.2 miles ), Rock Mills, AL (3.2 miles ), Abbottsford, GA (3.3 miles ), Lanett, AL (3.7 miles ), Huguley, AL (3.8 miles ), West Point, GA (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 33.02 N, Longitude: 85.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Five Points household income distribution

Population change in the 1990s: -61 (-29.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Textile mills and textile products (23%)
Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (19%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (19%)
Repair and maintenance (10%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Textile mills and textile products (21%)
Health care (18%)
Apparel (9%)
Miscellaneous manufacturing (9%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (6%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (16%)
Other protective service workers including supervisors (10%)
Woodworkers (10%)
Farmers and farm managers (6%)
Religious workers (6%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (21%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (18%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
Media and communication equipment workers (6%)
Registered nurses (6%)
Health technologists and technicians (6%)
Cashiers (6%)

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Average climate in Five Points, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Five Points, Alabama average temperatures

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Five Points-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.3 miles away from the Five Points town center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/26/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Five Points-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alabama state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/2004 at 23:51:49, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.5 miles away from Five Points center
On 5/9/2004 at 08:56:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Five Points:

RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; ROANOKE, AL)
WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 17 miles; LAGRANGE, GA)
GEORGE H LANIER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; VALLEY, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Five Points, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Five Points:

SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 30 miles; AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL; FT enrollment: 19,703)
STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 42 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; FT enrollment: 7,241)
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; FT enrollment: 3,886)
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; TUSKEGEE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,732)
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 6,418)
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; FT enrollment: 2,283)

Public elementary/middle school in Five Points:

FIVE POINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 205; Location: P O BOX 98; Grades: 0K-08)

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Churches in Five Points include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Five Points Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Five Points Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Alabama:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	72.4%
Whole state:	70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	1.7%
Whole state:	3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	13.9%
Whole state:	16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	6.6%
Whole state:	7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Five Points, AL

Five Points compared to Alabama state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Five Points mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Chambers County Alabama:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%) Electricity (29%) Wood (8%) Utility gas (3%)

Religion statistics for Five Points

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Church of the Nazarene	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	United Church of Christ
Adherents	61.4%	19.7%	3.7%	2.7%	2.3%
Congregations	36.4%	29.0%	4.7%	1.9%	3.7%

Name	Assemblies of God	Churches of Christ	Catholic Church	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Other religions
Adherents	2.1%	1.7%	1.4%	1.3%	3.7%
Congregations	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	1.9%	15.0%

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.

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

Five Points government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - General - Other: $4,000
Regular Highways: $3,000

Financial Administration: $1,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,000
Tax - Other Selective Sales: $4,000
Motor Vehicle License: $1,000

Public Utilities: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000

5.49% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,794 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.49%
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:

from Lee County, AL	1.67% ($32,773 average AGI)
from Troup County, GA	0.89% ($23,795)
from Randolph County, AL	0.19% ($33,417)

6.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,265 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.07%
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:

to Lee County, AL	2.12% ($27,056 average AGI)
to Troup County, GA	1.01% ($27,907)
to Randolph County, AL	0.32% ($24,610)

Strongest AM radio stations in Five Points:

WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WELR (1360 AM; 1 kW; ROANOKE, AL)
WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Five Points:

WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WCJM-FM (100.9 FM; WEST POINT, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
WCGQ (107.3 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
WMXA (96.7 FM; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
W220AN (91.9 FM; LA GRANGE, ETC., GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
WZLM (97.3 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
WKKR (97.7 FM; AUBURN, AL; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
WOAK (90.9 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: OAKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
WMGP (98.1 FM; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WRLD-FM (95.3 FM; VALLEY, AL; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Five Points:

WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
WCAG-LP (Channel 33; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA-ALABAMA BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Edward G Roach, 28189 Us Hwy 431, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
Registrant: Sba Infrastructures, LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2

Call Sign: KF4LJE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00948633
Grant Date: 05/31/2006, Expiration Date: 08/12/2016, Certifier: John Tenney D
Registrant: John D Tenney, 1514 Cr 288, Five Points, AL 36855
Call Sign: N4OKM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01082868
Grant Date: 11/10/2005, Expiration Date: 02/08/2016, Certifier: Jerry L Barnes Sr
Registrant: Jerry L Barnes Sr, 7010 County Rd 222, Five Points, AL 36855

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2

Aircraft: CESSNA 150C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7830Z , Serial Number: 15059930, Year manufactured: 1963
Registrant (Co-Owned): William K Flanary, Route 1 Box 193, Five Points, AL 36855, Other Owners: Carolyn V Flanary
Aircraft: JORDAN B J LONG EZ (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 861BD , Serial Number: 1660, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 03/12/1987
Registrant (Individual): John S Alsobrook, 25485 Hwy 431, Five Points, AL 36855

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 4

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