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Geraldine, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 905 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.1%
 
Males: 453  (50.1%)
Females: 452  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35974.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,812 (it was $24,028 in 2000)
Geraldine:

$53,812
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,744 (it was $18,330 in 2000)

Geraldine town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,357 (it was $73,100 in 2000)
Geraldine:

$217,357
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,577; detached houses: $169,794

Median gross rent in 2022: $565.

March 2022 cost of living index in Geraldine: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Black residents, 40.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Geraldine, AL (2022)
    • 1,01390.0%White alone
    • 847.5%Two or more races
    • 191.7%American Indian alone
    • 50.4%Black alone
    • 30.3%Hispanic



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Geraldine, Alabama as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Geraldine is 100 to 1.


Crime rates in Geraldine by year

Type

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2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(111.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(111.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		5
(591.7)		2
(223.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(110.6)		1
(110.9)		1
(110.9)		1
(111.4)		2
(222.2)		1
(112.1)		2
(223.0)		2
(223.5)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(236.7)		2
(223.2)		12
(1,333)		2
(220.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(110.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(222.7)		8
(888.9)		7
(784.8)		0
(0.0)		3
(335.2)		2
(219.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		20
(2,367)		13
(1,451)		16
(1,778)		26
(2,870)		2
(222.2)		17
(1,881)		6
(665.2)		3
(332.6)		8
(890.9)		15
(1,667)		9
(1,009)		3
(334.4)		8
(893.9)		8
(879.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(118.3)		5
(558.0)		3
(333.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(110.6)		1
(110.9)		1
(110.9)		3
(334.1)		10
(1,111)		1
(112.1)		0
(0.0)		3
(335.2)		2
(219.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(110.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(110.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index239.1162.9224.4130.28.9113.957.644.3100.2351.1126.758.0130.768.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Geraldine, AL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.59
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (27.2%), English (5.8%), Eastern European (1.7%), German (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1148 feet

Land area: 3.89 square miles.

Population density: 233 people per square mile   (very low).

Geraldine, Alabama map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Alabama:

2.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Geraldine town:

0.3% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntsville, AL (41.9 miles , pop. 158,216).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (73.8 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (525.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lakeview, AL (1.8 miles),
Crossville, AL (2.2 miles ),
Fyffe, AL (2.9 miles ),
Collinsville, AL (3.2 miles ),
Shiloh, AL (3.3 miles ),
Rainsville, AL (3.6 miles ),
Langston, AL (3.6 miles ),
Albertville, AL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 34.35 N, Longitude: 86.00 W

Area code: 256

Distribution of median household income in Geraldine, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Geraldine, AL in 2022
Geraldine satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Geraldine, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.1%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.5%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Apparel (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Geraldine, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Geraldine, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.1. This is about average.

City:

70.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Geraldine-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 145% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Geraldine town center killed 3 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1973, a category F4 tornado 16.6 miles away from the town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Geraldine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 126% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 23.5 miles away from Geraldine center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 23.4 miles away from Geraldine 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 97.3 miles away from Geraldine center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 152.8 miles away from Geraldine center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 114.0 miles away from Geraldine center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 204.1 miles away from Geraldine center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in DeKalb County (30) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 20, Floods: 17, Tornadoes: 15, Winds: 9, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Geraldine topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Geraldine:

  • COLLINSVILLE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLLINSVILLE, AL)
  • HOSPICE OF MARSHALL COUNTY/SHEPHERD'S COVE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ALBERTVILLE, AL)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - BOAZ (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BOAZ, AL)
  • AMERICA'S BEST CARE PLUS, INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; RAINSVILLE, AL)
  • DEKALB REGIONAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FORT PAYNE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Geraldine:

  • Snead State Community College (about 15 miles; Boaz, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • Northeast Alabama Community College (about 15 miles; Rainsville, AL; FT enrollment: 2,409)
  • Gadsden State Community College (about 26 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 40 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Alabama A & M University (about 44 miles; Normal, AL; FT enrollment: 4,524)
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville (about 45 miles; Huntsville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,006)
  • Berry College (about 47 miles; Mount Berry, GA; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Public high school in Geraldine:

  • GERALDINE SCH (Students: 19, Location: 13011 HIGHWAY 227, Grades: KG-12)
See full list of schools located in Geraldine

Library in Geraldine:

  • GERALDINE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $36,344; Location: 13543 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 227; 35,741 books; 1,018 audio materials; 926 video materials; 81 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Geraldine Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Geraldine: Salem United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

DeKalb County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.4%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Geraldine (2011 data):

  • Liberty Bank: at 40956 Alabama Highway 75, branch established on 1971/05/29. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $104.6 mil, Deposits: $90.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorporation Of Geraldine, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Geraldine:

Marital status in Geraldine, AL
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 51.5%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Geraldine:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.8
Alabama average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Geraldine
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Geraldine, AL (based on DeKalb County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant32,536144
Mainline Protestant3,92536
Catholic2,6571
Other2522
Black Protestant-1
None31,739-
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: 12
DeKalb County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
DeKalb County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
DeKalb County:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 38
This county:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

11.1%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
DeKalb County:

31.7%
Alabama:

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

20.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.5%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Geraldine:

41.8%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.5
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Geraldine:

28.2%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Geraldine:

17.3%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Geraldine:

6.9
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

39.2%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

49.2%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.9%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Geraldine, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$13,578$40,7340$0
Financial Administration 2$5,403$32,4180$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Firefighters 0$0 18$946
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$735
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$4,121
Fire - Other 0$0 1$300
Totals for Government 7$22,524$38,61328$6,102

Geraldine government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $180,000 ($198.90)
    Parks and Recreation: $48,000 ($53.04)
    Central Staff Services: $42,000 ($46.41)
    Libraries: $29,000 ($32.04)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $12,000 ($13.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($13.26)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($13.26)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($12.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $337,000 ($372.38)

Geraldine government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $5,138,000 ($5677.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $21,000 ($23.20)
    Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($17.68)
    Rents: $2,000 ($2.21)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $419,000 ($462.98)
    Public Utilities Sales: $58,000 ($64.09)
    Public Utility License: $50,000 ($55.25)
    Property: $26,000 ($28.73)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $24,000 ($26.52)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $20,000 ($22.10)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $14,000 ($15.47)
    Motor Vehicle License: $7,000 ($7.73)

Geraldine government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $100,000 ($110.50)

Businesses in Geraldine, AL

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Geraldine:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WZOB (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORT PAYNE, AL; Owner: CENTRAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WQRX (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; VALLEY HEAD, AL; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAVU (630 AM; 1 kW; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Geraldine:

  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKEA-FM (98.3 FM; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: KEA RADIO, INC.)
  • WTWX-FM (95.9 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: GUNTERSVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W289AC (105.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WAFN-FM (92.7 FM; ARAB, AL; Owner: FUN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJIA (88.5 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: LAKE CITY EDUCATIONAL B/CASTING INC.)
  • WXQW (94.1 FM; MERIDIANVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRSA-FM (96.9 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: NCA, INC.)
  • W293AH (106.5 FM; NORMAL, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W298AF (107.5 FM; HADEN, AL; Owner: HADEN RADIO COMPANY)
  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBDX (102.7 FM; TRENTON, GA; Owner: PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLRH (89.3 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)

TV broadcast stations around Geraldine:

  • W64BJ (Channel 64; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WAAY-TV (Channel 31; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF HUNTSVILLE LICENSE LLC)
  • WHNT-TV (Channel 19; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • Geraldine, Alabama
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:0
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Alabama average
  • Fatal accident count6233
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9224
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2094
  • Fatalities6963
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15247
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents522
See more detailed statistics of Geraldine fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.9mTotal length
  • $9,642,000Total costs
  • 6,910Total average daily traffic
  • 448Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,039Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Geraldine, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Geraldine, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Geraldine)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • GERALDINE, 1.3 Miles South Of Geraldine On Cr 227 (Lat: 34.332944 Lon: -85.994667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 29.3 m, Overall height: 31 m, Call Sign: KIC859,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.550 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2010, Expiration Date: 01/22/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2021, Registrant: Decatur Electronics Communications, 1222 4th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601, Phone: (256) 355-4747, Fax: (256) 355-0670, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • AG GERALDINE, Country Road 54 (Lat: 34.364389 Lon: -85.986167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQPT206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2012, Expiration Date: 08/08/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2018, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Geraldine)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 48816, N48816, N-48816, Serial Number: 15280979, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/30/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Terry P Pittman, 471 County Road 821, Geraldine, AL 35974
  • Aircraft: JONES PIXIE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 913GJ, N913GJ, N-913GJ, Serial Number: 1003, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Emory C Jones, Po Box 92, Geraldine, AL 35974
  • Aircraft: JONES EMORY C NIEUPORT 11 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 124EJ, N124EJ, N-124EJ, Serial Number: 1004, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 06/30/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Emory C Jones, Po Box 92, Geraldine, AL 35974
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/02/2018

Most common first names in Geraldine, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2174.7 years
John1472.3 years
Mary1068.3 years
William877.4 years
Thomas673.0 years
Robert567.8 years
Joe577.4 years
Marion462.2 years
Minnie488.8 years
Charles463.0 years
Most common last names in Geraldine, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2474.4 years
Hall1379.7 years
Richey1279.2 years
Bearden1177.1 years
Williams881.6 years
Stone780.9 years
Guest778.0 years
Gunter782.8 years
Gilbert777.1 years
Mauldin681.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Geraldine, AL
  • 73.1%Electricity
  • 18.3%Utility gas
  • 8.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Geraldine, AL
  • 78.6%Electricity
  • 19.8%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Geraldine 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Geraldine on our top lists:

  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other South America (population 500+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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