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Population in 2022: 1,035 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.5%
 
Males: 542  (52.4%)
Females: 493  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

38.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35645.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,630 (it was $43,203 in 2000)
Killen:

$64,630
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,504 (it was $17,872 in 2000)

Killen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,461 (it was $84,600 in 2000)
Killen:

$158,461
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,469; detached houses: $224,723; mobile homes: $82,392

Median gross rent in 2022: $934.

March 2022 cost of living index in Killen: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Killen, AL (2022)
    • 1,25091.5%White alone
    • 433.1%Black alone
    • 372.7%Hispanic
    • 332.4%Two or more races



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Killen, Alabama as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Killen is 63 to 1.


Crime rates in Killen by year

Type

2009

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)		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)		1
(89.3)		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)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		4
(349.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(101.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(101.4)		1
(102.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		7
(611.4)		6
(541.5)		2
(179.7)		2
(178.6)		1
(101.2)		1
(101.3)		4
(405.7)		2
(204.3)		4
(410.7)		1
(103.2)		1
(104.9)		0
(0.0)		2
(208.8)		5
(479.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		22
(1,921)		3
(270.8)		20
(1,797)		3
(267.9)		7
(708.5)		4
(405.3)		5
(507.1)		5
(510.7)		7
(718.7)		2
(206.4)		9
(944.4)		0
(0.0)		3
(313.2)		3
(287.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		37
(3,231)		43
(3,881)		24
(2,156)		38
(3,393)		18
(1,822)		31
(3,141)		19
(1,927)		20
(2,043)		24
(2,464)		16
(1,651)		15
(1,574)		2
(210.3)		13
(1,357)		11
(1,055)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(262.0)		2
(180.5)		2
(179.7)		2
(178.6)		2
(202.4)		2
(202.6)		7
(709.9)		5
(510.7)		7
(718.7)		2
(206.4)		3
(314.8)		2
(210.3)		1
(104.4)		2
(191.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(89.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(101.3)		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 index511.8296.9262.4275.9189.3190.5280.9229.8288.5117.6175.225.2126.3173.5

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 Killen, AL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.18
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (42.6%), German (16.5%), English (8.4%), Irish (2.9%), European (2.7%), French (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 610 feet

Land area: 1.91 square miles.

Population density: 541 people per square mile   (low).

Killen, Alabama map

17 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $605 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $661 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (36.6 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (99.3 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (482.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Florian, AL (2.3 miles ),
Florence, AL (2.8 miles ),
Underwood-Petersville, AL (3.1 miles ),
Muscle Shoals, AL (3.2 miles ),
Leighton, AL (3.3 miles ),
Tri-Cities, AL (3.4 miles ),
Lexington, AL (3.4 miles ),
Sheffield, AL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 34.86 N, Longitude: 87.53 W

Area code: 256

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $130,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Killen, AL residents
Average permit cost in Killen, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +111 (+11.0%).
Most common industries in Killen, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Utilities (5.4%)
  • Apparel (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Utilities (6.5%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
  • Paper (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.5%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Killen, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Electricians (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Killen, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Killen, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.1. This is better than average.

City:

55.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 5.86. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.86
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.62
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2019 was 24.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.72. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.72
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Killen-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 121% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Killen town center killed 28 people and injured 267 people.

On 5/18/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 32 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Killen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 214% 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 111.0 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 102.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.9 miles away from Killen center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 249.1 miles away from Killen center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 174.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lauderdale County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 3, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Killen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Killen:

  • LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME (2019 COUNTY ROAD 394)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Killen:

  • GLENWOOD HEALTHCARE, INC. (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)
  • FLORENCE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)
  • FLORENCE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)
  • MUSCLE SHOALS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL)
  • HOSPICE OF TENNESSEE VALLEY INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)
  • DAVITA RENAISSANCE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)
  • FLORENCE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; FLORENCE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Killen:

  • University of North Alabama (about 10 miles; Florence, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,886)
  • Northwest-Shoals Community College (about 12 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,702)
  • Athens State University (about 33 miles; Athens, AL; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • John C Calhoun State Community College (about 36 miles; Tanner, AL; FT enrollment: 7,911)
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville (about 52 miles; Huntsville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,006)
  • Alabama A & M University (about 55 miles; Normal, AL; FT enrollment: 4,524)
  • Columbia State Community College (about 58 miles; Columbia, TN; FT enrollment: 3,383)

Public high schools in Killen:

Public elementary/middle school in Killen:

See full list of schools located in Killen

Library in Killen:

  • KILLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $46,522; Location: 325 J. C. MAULDIN HIGHWAY; 21,189 books; 522 audio materials; 88 video materials; 81 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Killen include: Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (A), Beech Grove Church of Christ (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Killen: Killen Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Pettus Museum (3450 Highway 72), C & C Waterscapes (Water Parks & Slides; 2007 County Road 103).

Birthplace of: Patrick Hape - 2005 NFL player (Denver Broncos, born: Jun 6, 1974), David Briggs (American musician) - Keyboardist, Harlon Hill - Football player.

Lauderdale County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Killen (2011 data):

  • CB&S Bank, Inc.: Center Star Branch at 5690 U.S. Highway 72, branch established on 1980/02/27. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $1,276.1 mil, Deposits: $1,018.1 mil, headquarters in Russellville, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 42 total offices, Holding Company: Cbs Banc-Corp.
  • SunTrust Bank: Shoal Creek Branch at 300 Hwy 43, branch established on 1980/04/28. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Killen Branch at 152 J.C. Mauldin Highway, branch established on 1967/04/29. 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 Southern Bank: Killen Branch at 5287 Highway 72, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $176.1 mil, Deposits: $160.8 mil, headquarters in Florence, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First Southern Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Killen:

Marital status in Killen, AL
  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Killen:

  • High school or higher: 88.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Alabama average:

11.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Killen, AL (based on Lauderdale County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant40,963144
Mainline Protestant8,07938
Black Protestant2,34619
Catholic1,9482
Other7273
None38,646-
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: 14
Here:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Lauderdale County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Lauderdale County:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 50
Lauderdale County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Lauderdale County:

7.01 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.9%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lauderdale County:

30.1%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.1%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.6%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Killen:

50.3%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Killen:

28.9
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Killen:

17.6%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

18.2%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.8%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

54.0%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.7%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Killen, 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 6$26,683$53,3660$0
Other and Unallocable 3$13,638$54,5520$0
Judicial and Legal 1$4,639$55,6680$0
Financial Administration 1$6,065$72,7800$0
Local Libraries 0$0 4$6,364
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$4,533
Firefighters 0$0 1$1,080
Totals for Government 11$51,025$55,66416$11,977

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

  • Construction - Judicial and Legal Services: $34,000 ($32.85)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $402,000 ($388.41)
    General - Other: $276,000 ($266.67)
    Libraries: $64,000 ($61.84)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $22,000 ($21.26)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($2.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $411,000 ($397.10)

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

  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $911,000 ($880.19)
    Property: $911,000 ($880.19)
    Motor Vehicle License: $15,000 ($14.49)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $12,000 ($11.59)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $9,000 ($8.70)

Killen government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,000 ($69.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,000 ($69.57)
Businesses in Killen, AL
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1Super 81
FedEx1True Value1
McDonald's1U-Haul1
Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Killen:

  • WZNN (620 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, AL; Owner: MANUEL HUERTA)
  • WVNA (1590 AM; 5 kW; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSBM (1340 AM; 1 kW; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER B/CING. CORP.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WBTG (1290 AM; 1 kW; SHEFFIELD, AL)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCF (1240 AM; 1 kW; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BENNY CARLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WLAY (1450 AM; 1 kW; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBXR (1140 AM; daytime; 15 kW; HAZEL GREEN, AL; Owner: LOW COUNTRY CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)

Strongest FM radio stations in Killen:

  • W254AA (98.7 FM; COLBERT HEIGHTS, AL; Owner: WILLIAM P. ROGERS)
  • W202BY (88.3 FM; KILLEN, AL; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • W225AB (92.9 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM P. ROGERS)
  • WLAY-FM (100.3 FM; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYTK (93.9 FM; ROGERSVILLE, AL; Owner: SHOALS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAKD (89.9 FM; SHEFFIELD, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFIX (91.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRI-STATE INSPIRATIONAL B/C CORP.)
  • WXFL (96.1 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W237AQ (95.3 FM; KILLEN, AL; Owner: WILLIAM P. ROGERS)
  • WJOR-FM (101.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNA-FM (105.5 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBTG-FM (106.3 FM; SHEFFIELD, AL; Owner: SLATTON & ASSOCS. BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WMXV (103.5 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMSR-FM (94.9 FM; COLLINWOOD, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • W274AA (102.7 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: WILLIAM P. ROGERS)
  • WZYP (104.3 FM; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W278AA (103.5 FM; MADISON, AL; Owner: TENNESSEE VALLEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQPR (88.7 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: THE BD OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF ALABAMA)

TV broadcast stations around Killen:

  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WXFL-LP (Channel 5; FLORENCE, ETC., AL; Owner: BENNY CARLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBCF-LP (Channel 3; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BENNY CARLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W57BV (Channel 57; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYLE (Channel 26; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ETC COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WFIQ (Channel 36; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WTZT-LP (Channel 11; ATHENS, AL; Owner: WTZT-LP TELEVISION STATION, L.L.C.)
  • Killen, Alabama
  • Fatal accident count14
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents26
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:0
  • Fatalities14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents44
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Alabama average
  • Fatal accident count10893
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16402
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3042
  • Fatalities12128
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents26205
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1126
See more detailed statistics of Killen fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.3mTotal length
  • $10,713,000Total costs
  • 85,425Total average daily traffic
  • 4,960Total average daily truck traffic
  • 106,382Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Killen, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Killen, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Killen)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Killen, AL)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • ANTIOCH, 1600 Country Road 428 (Lat: 34.871111 Lon: -87.481667), Type: Mast, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQVR801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/23/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2015, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • LAUDERDALE, 2109 County Road 394 (Lat: 34.915806 Lon: -87.529222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQVR802,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/23/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2015, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • KILLEN, 927 School House Lane (Lat: 34.866667 Lon: -87.527500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: WRCJ946,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 10/23/2018, Expiration Date: 10/23/2028, 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

164 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Killen)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

12 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Killen)
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)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$152,7202$177,9909$169,7721$35,3901$179,990
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$104,1600$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$32,3803$133,0430$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$179,3300$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0116.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$116,4651$105,180
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0116.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Killen, AL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Killen, AL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 25. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 91 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Killen, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.7%), and Structure Fires (37.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Killen, AL
    • 18744.7%Outside Fires
    • 15637.3%Structure Fires
    • 409.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 358.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Killen, AL
Most common first names in Killen, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James8572.7 years
Mary7179.5 years
William6173.5 years
John5574.3 years
Robert3469.4 years
Charles2873.0 years
George2472.0 years
Annie2381.7 years
Jessie2277.7 years
Willie2073.0 years
Most common last names in Killen, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4172.8 years
Holden3173.3 years
Stutts3177.1 years
Mcgee3174.9 years
Richardson3174.0 years
Jones3078.7 years
Davis2475.5 years
Harrison2471.5 years
Parker2379.0 years
Williams2276.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Killen, AL
  • 54.4%Electricity
  • 42.5%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Killen, AL
  • 66.5%Electricity
  • 33.5%Utility gas


Killen compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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.
There are 18 pilots and 11 other airmen in this city.
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