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Hokes Bluff, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 4,537 (65% urban, 35% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.4%
 
Males: 2,180  (48.1%)
Females: 2,357  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

50.3 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35903.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,155 (it was $37,923 in 2000)
Hokes Bluff:

$79,155
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,198 (it was $17,476 in 2000)

Hokes Bluff city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $210,265 (it was $79,700 in 2000)
Hokes Bluff:

$210,265
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,477; detached houses: $217,678; mobile homes: $56,875

Median gross rent in 2022: $978.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hokes Bluff: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.0%

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  • Races in Hokes Bluff, AL (2022)
    • 4,34497.9%White alone
    • 892.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Hokes Bluff, Alabama as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hokes Bluff is 1,080 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Hokes Bluff by year

Type

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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)		1
(23.4)		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)		1
(23.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(46.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.5)		1
(23.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(22.3)		1
(23.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(44.6)		2
(46.7)		4
(92.9)		2
(46.5)		3
(68.8)		6
(138.0)		4
(92.3)		1
(23.2)		3
(70.2)		3
(70.3)		0
(0.0)		5
(117.5)		5
(118.0)		2
(44.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(46.7)		18
(417.9)		29
(674.7)		11
(252.2)		8
(184.0)		12
(276.9)		13
(302.0)		15
(350.9)		11
(257.8)		7
(164.8)		17
(399.6)		5
(118.0)		4
(89.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		41
(914.2)		40
(933.3)		35
(812.6)		28
(651.5)		17
(389.8)		8
(184.0)		33
(761.4)		37
(859.7)		31
(725.1)		33
(773.4)		13
(306.0)		15
(352.6)		27
(637.2)		20
(449.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(22.3)		2
(46.7)		1
(23.2)		10
(232.7)		7
(160.5)		3
(69.0)		5
(115.4)		4
(92.9)		7
(163.7)		5
(117.2)		4
(94.2)		1
(23.5)		7
(165.2)		5
(112.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.0)		1
(23.1)		2
(46.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index54.060.7100.8108.259.853.4114.474.6127.572.450.186.370.642.2

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 Hokes Bluff, AL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: European (18.5%), Irish (17.7%), American (17.3%), English (15.5%), German (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 609 feet

Land area: 11.6 square miles.

Population density: 390 people per square mile   (very low).

Hokes Bluff, Alabama map

26 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Alabama:

2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $831 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $569 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (63.4 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (551.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tidmore Bend, AL (2.1 miles ),
Glencoe, AL (2.2 miles ),
Ballplay, AL (2.4 miles ),
Turkeytown, AL (2.4 miles ),
Coats Bend, AL (2.4 miles ),
Gadsden, AL (2.9 miles ),
Lookout Mountain, AL (3.2 miles ),
Websters Chapel-Alexandria Valley, AL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 33.99 N, Longitude: 85.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 256

Distribution of median household income in Hokes Bluff, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hokes Bluff, AL in 2022
Hokes Bluff satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 56 buildings, average cost: $149,100
  • 2021: 49 buildings, average cost: $153,400
  • 2020: 18 buildings, average cost: $136,300
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $152,200
  • 2010: 13 buildings, average cost: $133,100
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $152,200
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $132,900
  • 2007: 25 buildings, average cost: $74,600
  • 2006: 46 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2005: 31 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 2004: 34 buildings, average cost: $102,700
  • 2003: 31 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 2002: 34 buildings, average cost: $85,100
  • 2001: 30 buildings, average cost: $97,100
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $82,500
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $72,400
  • 1998: 27 buildings, average cost: $97,900
  • 1997: 21 buildings, average cost: $101,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Hokes Bluff, AL residents
Average permit cost in Hokes Bluff, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Hokes Bluff, AL
Historical housing units in Hokes Bluff, AL

Population change in the 1990s: +1,001 (+31.8%).
Most common industries in Hokes Bluff, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.5%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Hokes Bluff, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Religious workers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (15.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.1%)

Average climate in Hokes Bluff, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Hokes Bluff, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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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 74.1. This is about average.

City:

74.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hokes Bluff-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 140% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Hokes Bluff city center killed 22 people and injured 150 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 tornado 25.1 miles away from the city center injured 22 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hokes Bluff-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 110% 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 37.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 37.1 miles away from the city 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 89.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 194.0 miles away from Hokes Bluff center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 115.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 165.1 miles away from Hokes Bluff 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 Etowah County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hokes Bluff topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hokes Bluff:

  • COOSA VALLEY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GLENCOE, AL)
  • GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • PCD OF GADSDEN (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • SOUTHERNCARE GADSDEN (Hospital, about 8 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • ETOWAH COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)
  • MCGUFFEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GADSDEN, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hokes Bluff:

  • Gadsden State Community College (about 8 miles; Gadsden, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,650)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 14 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Snead State Community College (about 23 miles; Boaz, AL; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Northeast Alabama Community College (about 39 miles; Rainsville, AL; FT enrollment: 2,409)
  • Georgia Highlands College (about 40 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,071)
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College (about 43 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,629)
  • Berry College (about 44 miles; Mount Berry, GA; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Public high school in Hokes Bluff:

Public elementary/middle schools in Hokes Bluff:

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Library in Hokes Bluff:

  • HOKES BLUFF - RUFUS FLOYD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $38,990; Location: 3310 ALFORDS BEND ROAD; 13,550 books; 431 audio materials; 79 state licensed databases; 23 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hokes Bluff: Pennys Crossroads (A), Hokes Bluff Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hokes Bluff include: New Bethel Congregational Methodist Church (A), Bachelors Chapel Baptist Church (B), House of Prayer Church (C), Hokes Bluff First Baptist Church (D), First Methodist Church (E), First Century Church (F), Emanuel Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Chums Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Little Cove Creek (A), Big Cove Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Etowah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hokes Bluff that have no violations reported:

  • HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD (Address: 5720 GILLILAND STREET , Population served: 5,310, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hokes Bluff:

Marital status in Hokes Bluff, AL
  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Hokes Bluff:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Alabama average:

11.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Hokes Bluff
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hokes Bluff, AL (based on Etowah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant64,316193
Catholic7,6241
Mainline Protestant5,81635
Black Protestant4,81321
Other1,4376
None20,424-
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: 25
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Etowah County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
Etowah County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Etowah County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.5%
Alabama:

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

20.2%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hokes Bluff:

50.1%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.0%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Hokes Bluff:

28.7
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.8%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.4%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hokes Bluff:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.6%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.5%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.3%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hokes Bluff, 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 7$25,832$44,2830$0
Streets and Highways 4$12,918$38,7540$0
Financial Administration 3$10,699$42,7960$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,685$22,1100$0
Welfare 1$2,569$30,8282$2,161
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 1$2,812
Judicial and Legal 0$0 4$1,500
Firefighters 0$0 1$1,086
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,550
Totals for Government 17$55,703$39,32014$11,109

Hokes Bluff government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $692,000 ($152.52)
    Regular Highways: $373,000 ($82.21)
    Financial Administration: $329,000 ($72.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $291,000 ($64.14)
    Parks and Recreation: $265,000 ($58.41)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($6.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $93,000 ($20.50)

Hokes Bluff government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $340,000 ($74.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($4.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $93,000 ($20.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $70,000 ($15.43)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,611,000 ($355.08)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $269,000 ($59.29)
    Property: $145,000 ($31.96)
    Other License: $91,000 ($20.06)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $45,000 ($9.92)
    Motor Vehicle License: $32,000 ($7.05)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $21,000 ($4.63)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $16,000 ($3.53)
    Other Selective Sales: $14,000 ($3.09)

Hokes Bluff government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,535,000 ($558.74)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,335,000 ($514.66)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $200,000 ($44.08)

Hokes Bluff government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $200,000 ($44.08)
Businesses in Hokes Bluff, AL
NameCountNameCount
KFC1Subway1
SONIC Drive-In1Taco Bell1

Strongest AM radio stations in Hokes Bluff:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGAD (1350 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WHMA (1390 AM; 5 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WMGJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: FLOYD L. DONALD BROADCASTING CO. INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hokes Bluff:

  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGRW (90.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WORD WORKS, INC.)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W215BA (90.9 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hokes Bluff:

  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Hokes Bluff fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Hokes Bluff fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 52.8mTotal length
  • $22,609,000Total costs
  • 89,061Total average daily traffic
  • 5,232Total average daily truck traffic
  • 126,623Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic
New bridges in Hokes Bluff, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hokes Bluff, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hokes Bluff)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Colvin Gap 5 Km S (Lat: 33.954556 Lon: -85.861639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPGD399,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.737 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2008, Registrant: Southern Communications Services Inc. D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 University Park (Suite 400), Birmingham, AL 35209, Phone: (205) 874-3843, Fax: (205) 874-3953, Email:

  • Colvin Gap 3 Mi S (Lat: 33.954556 Lon: -85.861639), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KEY54, Licensee ID: L00000301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 170.325 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/1997, Expiration Date: 07/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2002, Registrant: Alabama Power Company, C/O Scs, 600 North 18th Street / Bin 5n-8485, Birmingham, AL 35203-8485, Phone: (205) 257-3227, Fax: (205) 257-3636, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • STATION, Colvin Gap 3.1 Mi S (Lat: 33.954528 Lon: -85.861611), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WNTI987,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.668 MHz, 928.668 MHz, Grant Date: 04/04/1991, Expiration Date: 04/04/1996, Phone: (205) 250-2136

  • STATION, Colvin Gap 3.1 Mi S (Lat: 33.954528 Lon: -85.861611), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPNI954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.681 MHz, 952.681 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2012, Expiration Date: 12/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2022, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • AG HOKES BLU, 3483 Posey Road (Lat: 33.989722 Lon: -85.839778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQPT213,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2012, Expiration Date: 08/08/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2022, 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:

  • HOKES BLUFF, 3483 Posey Road (Lat: 33.989722 Lon: -85.839778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQPV603,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 08/24/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • HOKESBLUFF, 5890 Colvin Gap Rd (Lat: 33.954000 Lon: -85.862056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQXA464,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 01/13/2016, Expiration Date: 01/13/2026, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • HOKES BLUFF, 3 Mi Sse Of (Lat: 33.954250 Lon: -85.851889), Overall height: 31.4 m, Call Sign: KVI26,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.80 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 3930.00 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 4170.00 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/17/2001, Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications Inc, 22j64 Bsc 675 W Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (205) 977-7624, Fax: (205) 977-7608, Email:

  • STATION, Colvin Gap 3.1 Mi S Of (Lat: 33.954528 Lon: -85.861611), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WBM432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6785.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2002, Expiration Date: 02/28/2012, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2003, Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8283, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hokes Bluff)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$111,9865$102,03026$131,6692$30,5752$47,9101$44,290
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$38,4502$103,6200$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$96,6101$67,6109$112,8242$21,2751$21,7502$43,970
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$60,2806$122,8500$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$02$134,6700$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0106.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$109,6901$237,190
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0106.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Hokes Bluff, AL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Hokes Bluff, AL - Value

2011 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2011 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 26. The highest number of fire incidents - 63 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2012. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Hokes Bluff, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (68.1%), and Structure Fires (25.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hokes Bluff, AL
    • 14368.1%Outside Fires
    • 5325.2%Structure Fires
    • 146.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hokes Bluff, AL


Hokes Bluff compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
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