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Baldwin County

Population in 2011: 14,711. Population change since 2000: +93.8%
Males: 6,896  (46.9%)
Females: 7,815  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Alabama median age:  40.9 years

Zip codes: 36535, 36536.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,744 (it was $31,596 in 2000)
Foley:

$36,744
Alabama:

$40,489
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,930

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $157,253 (it was $90,100 in 2000)
Foley:

$157,253
Alabama:

$119,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $194,832; Detached houses: $213,660; Townhouses or other attached units: $166,653; Mobile homes: $64,991; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $96,483

Median gross rent in 2009: $638.

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  • White alone - 10,626 (72.7%)
  • Black alone - 2,148 (14.7%)
  • Hispanic - 1,390 (9.5%)
  • Two or more races - 196 (1.3%)
  • Asian alone - 155 (1.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 70 (0.5%)
  • Other race alone - 26 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 7 (0.05%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Foley: 85.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (10.9%), German (10.6%), Irish (8.5%), United States (7.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.4%), French (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 79 feet

Land area: 14.3 square miles.

Population density: 1030 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Foley:

  • High school or higher: 77.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Foley city:

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 53.1%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

282 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America, 0.7% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

This city:  3.7%
Alabama:  2.0%



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists there were 46 registered sex offenders living in Foley, Alabama as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Foley to the number of sex offenders is 202 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $443 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $437 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pensacola, FL (28.2 miles , pop. 56,255).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (145.3 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (463.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Elberta, AL (2.2 miles ), Summerdale, AL (2.4 miles ), Gulf Shores, AL (3.1 miles ), Robertsdale, AL (3.2 miles ), Silverhill, AL (3.2 miles ), Orange Beach, AL (3.3 miles ), Point Clear, AL (3.9 miles ), Fairhope, AL (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 158 buildings, average cost: $73,100
  • 1998: 161 buildings, average cost: $82,700
  • 1999: 259 buildings, average cost: $103,500
  • 2000: 226 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2001: 224 buildings, average cost: $98,300
  • 2002: 201 buildings, average cost: $106,900
  • 2003: 318 buildings, average cost: $108,500
  • 2004: 455 buildings, average cost: $117,100
  • 2005: 611 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2006: 398 buildings, average cost: $126,900
  • 2007: 259 buildings, average cost: $110,100
  • 2008: 107 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2009: 77 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2010: 55 buildings, average cost: $151,000
  • 2011: 62 buildings, average cost: $134,300

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Latitude: 30.41 N, Longitude: 87.68 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +5,144 (+67.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,740 (53.1%)

Area code: 251

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Crime in Foley by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003
Murders 210
per 100,000 26.313.10.0
Rapes 2514
per 100,000 26.365.3158.7
Robberies 31018
per 100,000 39.4130.6204.1
Assaults 424661
per 100,000 551.3600.8691.7
Burglaries 83146114
per 100,000 1089.41906.81292.7
Thefts 679688800
per 100,000 8911.98985.29071.3
Auto thefts 251642
per 100,000 328.1209.0476.2
Arson N/A00
per 100,000 N/A0.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 643.2734.3803.8

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Crime in Foley detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 86 (60 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.08
Alabama average:

2.41

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Foley, Alabama accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.4%
Alabama:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (19%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Other services, except public administration (11%)
  • Manufacturing (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Foley-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/13/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.0 miles away from the Foley city center caused $250,000 in damages.

On 10/30/1967, a category F3 tornado 24.6 miles away from the city center injured 44 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Foley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alabama state average. It is 93% smaller 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 55.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1997 at 23:27:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 53.1 miles away from Foley center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1997 at 03:39:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1997 at 09:00:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 53.1 miles away from Foley center
On 5/16/2008 at 18:39:14, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Baldwin County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 13, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Ken Stabler - Football player, William M. Hadley - Schoolteacher, Everett A. Kelly - Politician.


Hospital/medical center in Foley:

  • SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 1613 NORTH MCKENZIE STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Foley:

  • THOMAS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, about 14 miles away; FAIRHOPE, AL)
  • NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 26 miles away; BAY MINETTE, AL)
  • BAPTIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; PENSACOLA, FL)

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Airports located in Foley:


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Local government website: www.cityoffoley.org

College/University in Foley:

  • Fortis College (Full-time enrollment: 86; Location: 914 N McKenzie St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.fortiscollege.com/foley.php)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Foley:

  • Columbia Southern University (about 6 miles; Orange Beach, AL; Full-time enrollment: 7,407)
  • Pensacola Junior College (about 30 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • The University of West Florida (about 30 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 7,005)
  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 32 miles; Bay Minette, AL; FT enrollment: 2,682)
  • University of South Alabama (about 36 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 10,934)
  • Northwest Florida State College (about 73 miles; Niceville, FL; FT enrollment: 2,977)
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (about 91 miles; Perkinston, MS; FT enrollment: 6,824)

Public high school in Foley:

Private high school in Foley:

  • OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 132; Location: 20774 COUNTY ROAD 12 S; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Foley:

Private elementary/middle school in Foley:

  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 15; Location: 20511 COUNTY ROAD 12 S; Grades: PK - 7)
See full list of schools located in Foley, School District: BALDWIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Foley:

  • FOLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $931,484; Location: 319 EAST LAUREL AVENUE; 50,183 books; 45 e-books; 3,602 audio materials; 4,022 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 81 state licensed databases; 120 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Foley: Hollis Orange Blossom Square (A), Foley Utilities Board Wastewater Treatment Plant (B), Barin Field Industrial Park (C), Foley Industrial Park (D), Foley Fire Department Station 2 (E), Foley Fire Department Station 1 (F), Liveoak Assisted Living Facility (G), Golden Living Center (H), City of Foley Civic Center (I), Foley Satellite Courthouse (J), Holmes Medical Museum (K), Foley Performing Arts Center (L), Foley Land Depot Museum and Archives (M), Foley Public Library (N), Medstar Emergency Medical Services (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Palm Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Foley include: Open Door Baptist Church (A), Little Rock Baptist Church (B), Rightly Dividing the Word Church of God (C), Cedar Street Church of God in Christ (D), First Presbyterian Church of Foley (E), Genesis Church (F), Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church (G), Morning Star Baptist Church (H), Foley Apostolic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Foley Museum Archives Railroad Park (125 East Laurel Avenue) (1), Baldwin Museum Foundation (111 West Laurel Avenue) (2), Kids Country Zoo (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 15746 Beasley Road) (3), Russell Ritchie CAPT & Linda (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1 Verbena Circle) (4), Skate Zone (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1000 South McKenzie Street) (5), Adrenaline Outlet (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1705 South McKenzie Street) (6), Chambers of Commerce - South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce- Foley Convention & Visitors Bu (404 East Laurel Avenue) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Cornerstone Lodge of Foley (126 County Road 20) (1), Four Seasons (113 West Laurel Avenue) (2), Hampton Inn (2441 South McKenzie Street) (3), Super 8 Foley Gulf Shores (1517 South McKenzie Street) (4), Key West Inn (2520 South McKenzie Street) (5), Town & Country Motel (Highway 59 North) (6), Travel Merchant (315 South Alston Street) (7), Best Western Riviera Inn (1504 South McKenzie Street) (8), The Historic Hotel Magnolia (119 North McKenzie Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Baldwin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Foley and their reported violations in the past:

FOLEY (UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF) (Population served: 20880, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-29-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 26.5%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.7% for Black residents, 22.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.1% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 80.3% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Alabama:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.9%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Foley, AL

People in group quarters in Foley:

  • 136 people in nursing homes
  • 60 people in other group homes
  • 34 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 34 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 5 people in military barracks, etc.

Foley compared to Alabama state average:

Foley, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with most branches in Foley (2011 data):

  • United Bank: Mckenzie Branch at 516 South Mckenzie Street, branch established on 1996/05/06; Magnolia Springs at 12512 County Road 49, branch established on 2000/06/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $446.4 mil, Deposits: $395.5 mil, headquarters in Atmore, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: United Bancorporation Of Alabama, Inc.
  • Bryant Bank: Foley Branch at 1502 North Mckenzie Street, branch established on 2007/04/23. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $951.1 mil, Deposits: $781.0 mil, headquarters in Tuscaloosa, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices
  • CITIZENS' BANK, INC.: Foley Branch at 251 East Orange Avenue, branch established on 1998/04/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $115.9 mil, Deposits: $100.0 mil, headquarters in Robertsdale, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens' Capital Corporation
  • Regions Bank: Foley Branch at 100 West Roosevelt Avenue, branch established on 1922/01/01. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • First National Bank of Baldwin County: First National Bank Of Baldwin Count at 1207 North Mckenzie Street, branch established on 2001/12/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $206.6 mil, Deposits: $196.0 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First Baldwin Bancshares, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Foley Branch at 700 South Mckenzie Street, branch established on 1977/07/08. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Foley Branch at 1101 N Mckenzie St, branch established on 1989/11/13. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • BankTrust: Foley Branch at 699 South Mckenzie, branch established on 1998/03/25. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $2,083.8 mil, Deposits: $1,812.7 mil, headquarters in Mobile, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 50 total offices, Holding Company: Banctrust Financial Group, Inc.
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Foley Branch at 2405 South Mckenzie Street, branch established on 2009/07/27. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Foley, Alabama:

  • Best Western - Riviera Inn, 1504 S Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 943-8600
  • Riviera Lodge, 126 County Rd 20 W, Foley, AL 36536 , Phone: (251) 943-3339
  • Key West Inn, 2520 S Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 943-1241, Fax: (251) 943-1561
  • Holiday Inn Express, 2682 S Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 943-9100, Fax: (251) 943-9421
  • America's Best Inn & Suites, 1517 S Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 943-3297, Fax: (251) 943-7548
  • Hampton Inn, 2441 S Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 943-6100, Fax: (251) 971-1108
  • Comfort Suites Foley, 150 W Riviera Blvd, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 923-2610, Fax: (251) 923-2620
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 3155 Abbey Ln, Foley, AL 36535 , Phone: (251) 971-1700, Fax: (251) 971-1712
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Foley, Alabama

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Foley travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (78%)
  • Utility gas (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Baldwin County Alabama:


2008 Presidential Election results in Baldwin County Alabama:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Foley (based on Baldwin County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.24%
Here47.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents41.9%15.8%14.9%4.6%4.5%
Congregations29.4%6.5%12.4%8.0%4.0%
NameEpiscopal ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Lutheran ChurchChurches of ChristOther
Adherents4.4%3.0%2.0%1.8%7.3%
Congregations4.0%5.5%4.0%5.5%20.9%
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: 23
Baldwin County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Baldwin County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 113
Baldwin County:

6.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 184
Here:

10.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Baldwin County:

24.5%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.8%
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 14$59,572$51,0621$128
Other Government Administration 6$10,935$21,8700$0
Judicial and Legal 3$11,059$44,2362$2,929
Police Protection - Officers 38$174,439$55,0860$0
Police - Other 14$44,276$37,9510$0
Firefighters 14$59,683$51,1576$6,139
Fire - Other 1$3,166$37,9920$0
Correction 13$41,098$37,9370$0
Streets and Highways 22$56,767$30,9643$2,243
Solid Waste Management 18$45,053$30,0350$0
Parks and Recreation 17$47,116$33,2584$4,853
Local Libraries 10$36,166$43,3994$3,392
Other and Unallocable 24$83,202$41,6010$0
Totals for Government 194$672,532$41,60020$19,684

Foley government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,075,000 ($141.05)
    All Other: $1,316,000 ($89.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,241,000 ($84.36)
    Sewerage: $997,000 ($67.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $76,000 ($5.17)
  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $8,810,000 ($598.87)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,482,000 ($100.74)
    Gas Utilities: $25,000 ($1.70)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $39,103,000 ($2658.08)
    Gas Utilities: $3,590,000 ($244.04)
    Police Protection: $3,532,000 ($240.09)
    Central Staff Services: $2,772,000 ($188.43)
    General - Other: $2,209,000 ($150.16)
    Water Utilities: $2,184,000 ($148.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,900,000 ($129.16)
    Financial Administration: $1,533,000 ($104.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,425,000 ($96.87)
    General Public Buildings: $1,002,000 ($68.11)
    Regular Highways: $877,000 ($59.62)
    Sewerage: $710,000 ($48.26)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $612,000 ($41.60)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $590,000 ($40.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $565,000 ($38.41)
    Natural Resources - Other: $100,000 ($6.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $193,000 ($13.12)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $542,000 ($36.84)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $522,000 ($35.48)
    Fines and Forfeits: $438,000 ($29.77)
    General Revenue, NEC: $371,000 ($25.22)
    Rents: $189,000 ($12.85)
    Donations From Private Sources: $44,000 ($2.99)
    Special Assessments: $10,000 ($0.68)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,474,000 ($779.96)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,932,000 ($743.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $359,000 ($24.40)
    Local Fire Protection: $212,000 ($14.41)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,357,000 ($907.96)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $60,680,000 ($4124.80)
    Gas Utilities: $5,269,000 ($358.17)
    Water Utilities: $2,634,000 ($179.05)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $241,000 ($16.38)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,673,000 ($181.70)
    General Local Government Support: $132,000 ($8.97)
    All Other: $43,000 ($2.92)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,087,000 ($413.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000,000 ($271.91)
    Other License: $2,349,000 ($159.68)
    Property: $889,000 ($60.43)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $410,000 ($27.87)
    Other Selective Sales: $274,000 ($18.63)
    NEC: $175,000 ($11.90)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $68,000 ($4.62)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $58,000 ($3.94)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,711,000 ($864.05)

9.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,215 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.32%
Alabama average:

6.81%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($501 average AGI)
Baldwin County:

0.09%
Alabama average:

0.14%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mobile County, AL  1.49% ($54,758 average AGI)
from Escambia County, FL  0.67% ($45,973)
from Jefferson County, AL  0.31% ($46,598)


6.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.60%
Alabama average:

6.16%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($401 average AGI)
Baldwin County:

0.05%
Alabama average:

0.06%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mobile County, AL  1.10% ($33,627 average AGI)
to Escambia County, FL  0.43% ($47,435)
to Jefferson County, AL  0.22% ($34,364)

Strongest AM radio stations in Foley:

  • WHEP (1310 AM; daytime; 3 kW; FOLEY, AL; Owner: STEWART BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNVY (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CANTONMENT, FL; Owner: 1090-AM INC.)
  • WDXZ (1000 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ROBERTSDALE, AL; Owner: GREAT AMERICAN RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBCA (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WCOA (1370 AM; 5 kW; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMOB (1360 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: BUDDY TUCKER ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WLPR (960 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WABF (1220 AM; 1 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: GULF COAST BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Foley:

  • WKSJ-FM (94.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJLQ (100.7 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBLX-FM (92.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYOK (104.1 FM; ATMORE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPCS (89.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC)
  • WRKH (96.1 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXC (99.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABB-FM (97.5 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WABB-FM, INC.)
  • WMEZ (94.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHIL-FM (91.3 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: SPRING HILL COLLEGE)
  • WYCL (107.3 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCSN-FM (105.7 FM; ORANGE BEACH, AL; Owner: GULF COAST BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKX-FM (101.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAVH (106.5 FM; DAPHNE, AL; Owner: BALDWIN BROADCASTING COMPANY, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • WRRX (106.1 FM; GULF BREEZE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZEW (92.1 FM; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: BALDWIN BROADCASTING COMPANY, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)

TV broadcast stations around Foley:

  • WEAR-TV (Channel 3; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: WEAR LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WJTC (Channel 44; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPMI (Channel 15; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMPV-TV (Channel 21; MOBILE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WKRG-TV (Channel 5; MOBILE, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHBR (Channel 33; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OF PENSACOLA/MOBILE, INC.)
  • WMOE-LP (Channel 12; MOBILE, AL; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPG (Channel 55; GULF SHORES, AL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSRE (Channel 23; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: DST .BD. OF TRUSTEES PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE)
  • WALA-TV (Channel 10; MOBILE, AL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGHA-LP (Channel 66; GULF SHORES , ETC., AL; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • WEIQ (Channel 42; MOBILE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WWBH-LP (Channel 27; MOBILE, AL; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W08DC (Channel 8; ELSANOR, AL; Owner: WHISPER BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBQP-CA (Channel 12; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: VERNON WATSON)
  • W52BF (Channel 52; MOBILE, AL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRBD-LP (Channel 8; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • W47CG (Channel 47; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Foley, Alabama:
  • Fatal accident count: 40
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 60
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 9
  • Fatalities: 44
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 96
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 4
Alabama average:
  • Fatal accident count: 100
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 156
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 110
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 257
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 9

See more detailed statistics of Foley fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 10
Total length: 18 meters (59ft)
Total costs: $12,986,000
Total average daily traffic: 42,786
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,841
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 70,138

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 3
  • 2000-2010: 6
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Foley, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Foley)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 110 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Foley, AL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 83 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Foley)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 46 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Foley)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED11$116,17892$96,780159$96,6686$36,42235$90,959
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$08$80,92814$97,0360$02$63,490
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$78,73015$70,66561$107,0205$19,8045$64,140
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$109,40512$109,08319$126,1810$03$85,120
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$81,3459$111,9410$01$134,600
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.03 , 0115.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED24$104,96320$107,9604$103,050
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$114,6156$117,4052$87,785
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$70,3002$119,4100$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.03 , 0115.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 208
  • Hazardous Condition: 64
  • Service Call: 28
  • Good Intent Call: 12

Incident types - Foley


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Foley, AL

Most common first names in Foley, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John13874.6 years
William10975.6 years
James10271.0 years
Mary9279.8 years
Robert8172.8 years
Charles6973.2 years
George5176.0 years
Thomas4569.8 years
Dorothy3976.7 years
Margaret3779.5 years
Most common last names in Foley, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson4673.6 years
Smith4572.9 years
Jones3674.6 years
Weeks3076.9 years
Williams2869.6 years
Davis2773.8 years
Wilson2576.4 years
White2470.0 years
Roberts2275.2 years
Thompson2177.6 years
Businesses in Foley, AL
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Journeys1
Ace Hardware1Juicy Couture1
Aeropostale1KFC1
American Eagle Outfitters1Kroger1
Ann Taylor1Lane Bryant1
Applebee's1Lane Furniture2
Arby's1Long John Silver's1
AutoZone1Lowe's1
Banana Republic1MasterBrand Cabinets1
Best Western1McDonald's3
Blockbuster1Motherhood Maternity1
Brooks Brothers1New Balance1
Burger King1Nike7
CVS1Office Depot1
Casual Male XL1Old Navy1
Catherines1Pac Sun1
Charlotte Russe1Papa John's Pizza1
Chick-Fil-A1Payless1
Chico's1Penske1
Church's Chicken1Pier 1 Imports1
Clarks1Pizza Hut1
Coldwater Creek1Quality1
Comfort Suites1RadioShack1
Cracker Barrel1Rite Aid1
Dairy Queen1Ruby Tuesday1
Decora Cabinetry1Rue211
Domino's Pizza1Ryan's Grill1
DressBarn1SONIC Drive-In1
Econo Lodge1Sears1
Eddie Bauer1Shoe Carnival1
Famous Footwear1Soma Intimates1
FedEx5Sprint Nextel1
GNC1Starbucks1
GameStop1Subway2
Gap1T-Mobile1
Gymboree1T.J.Maxx1
H&R Block2Taco Bell1
Hardee's1Toys"R"Us1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul4
Home Depot1UPS5
IHOP1Vans2
IZOD1Verizon Wireless1
J.Crew1Waffle House2
JoS. A. Bank1Walmart1
Jones New York1YMCA1
Browse common businesses in Foley, AL


Foley on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Service occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other group homes"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers in 2006 per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with most building permits per 1,000 residents in 2004-2006"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage population increase from 2000 to 2006 (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 100 fastest growing cities from 2000 to 2008 (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military barracks, etc."
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average yearly precipitation"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Edward C. Sofsky (1)
  • Glenn B. Manning (1)
  • Hunt T. Henning (1)
  • Kenneth J. Del Cogliano (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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