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Winston County

Population in July 2007: 581.
Males: 271  (46.7%)
Females: 310  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  39.0 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip codes: 35575.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,227 (it was $26,125 in 2000)
Lynn:  $32,227
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,334
Lynn:  $24,334
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $55,041 (it was $35,800 in 2000)
Lynn:  $55,041
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $90,325; Detached houses: $96,652; Townhouses or other attached units: $89,106; Mobile homes: $50,341

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Races in Lynn:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Lynn: 73.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (36.9%), Irish (5.0%), German (3.4%), English (2.7%), Dutch (1.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 722 feet

Land area: 6.55 square miles.

Population density: 89 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lynn

  • High school or higher: 58.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lynn town

  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Lynn:  0.6% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)
Lynn satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (49.1 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (55.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (539.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Nauvoo, AL (2.2 miles ), Natural Bridge, AL (2.3 miles) , Eldridge, AL (3.1 miles) , Kansas, AL (3.1 miles ), Carbon Hill, AL (3.2 miles ), Double Springs, AL (3.3 miles ), Brilliant, AL (3.6 miles ), Haleyville, AL (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 34.04 N, Longitude: 87.54 W

Area code: 205

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (25%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Wood products (20%)
  • Furniture and related products (10%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)



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Crime in Lynn (2004):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 assaults (332.8 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (166.4 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (166.4 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (166.4 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 98.2 (higher means more crime, US average = 315.1)

Average climate in Lynn, Alabama

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Lynn-area historical tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 240% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.9 miles away from the Lynn town center killed 28 people and injured 267 people.

On 11/17/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Lynn-area historical earthquake activity is above Alabama state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from Lynn center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 28.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 42.0 miles away from Lynn center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from Lynn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lynn:
  • CARRAWAY BURDICK WEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; HALEYVILLE, AL)
  • CARRAWAY NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; WINFIELD, AL)
  • WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; JASPER, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Lynn, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lynn:
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; SUMITON, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,670)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 43 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 50 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; DECATUR, AL; FT enrollment: 4,547)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 50 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; FT enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 51 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
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Cemetery: Dodd Memorial Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Plunket Branch (A), Little Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Hotel: Natural Bridge Hotel (25308 Highway 5).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Lynn that have no violations reported:
  • LYNN WATER WORKS (Address: P O BOX 145, Population served: 1812, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.4%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.2%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  21.5%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.8%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lynn, AL



Lynn compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lynn (2009 data):
  • Traders & Farmers Bank: Lynn Branch at 29 Heck Road, branch established on 1996-06-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $356.0 mil, Deposits: $284.9 mil, headquarters in Haleyville, AL, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Traders & Farmers Bancshares, Inc.
  • First National Bank: Lynn Branch at 100 East Main Street, branch established on 1996-05-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $258.6 mil, Deposits: $222.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, AL, positive income, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Marion County Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Winston County Alabama:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (60%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Lynn

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents69.7%8.2%7.4%5.0%3.1%
Congregations52.6%11.8%13.2%6.6%2.6%
NameAssemblies of GodOld Missionary Baptists AssociationsCatholic ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents2.8%2.1%0.6%0.3%0.5%
Congregations2.6%3.9%1.3%1.3%3.9%
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.


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
Other Government Administration 2$3,485$20,9106$775
Streets and Highways 1$2,295$27,5400$0
Water Supply 1$1,768$21,2160$0
Totals for Government 4$7,548$22,6446$775



6.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,807 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.18%
Alabama average:  6.81%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Walker County, AL  1.12% ($27,886 average AGI)
from Marion County, AL  0.61% ($26,667)
from Cullman County, AL  0.57% ($30,044)


5.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,375 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.81%
Alabama average:  6.16%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Walker County, AL  1.05% ($30,866 average AGI)
to Marion County, AL  0.70% ($26,455)
to Cullman County, AL  0.62% ($20,633)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lynn:
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
  • WJBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lynn:
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WFFN (95.3 FM; CORDOVA, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
  • WJBB-FM (92.7 FM; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lynn:
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)

Lynn, Alabama:
  • Fatal accident count: 9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 12
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 31
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Alabama average:
  • Fatal accident count: 97
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 152
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 25
  • Fatalities: 107
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 250
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8
See more detailed statistics of Lynn fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Muayyad Mustafa, 4983 Hwy 339, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 103.6 m
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 5000 Cr 339, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KC4KRL, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/01/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009
    Registrant: Wesley D Taylor, Cr 353, Lynn, AL 35575
  • Call Sign: KD4QZH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00540331
    Grant Date: 07/01/2002, Expiration Date: 07/21/2012, Cancelation Date: 02/28/2006, Certifier: Lionel N Timmons
    Registrant: Lionel N Timmons, 395 2nd St, Lynn, AL 35575
  • Call Sign: KG4PIV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00372235
    Grant Date: 09/21/2001, Expiration Date: 09/21/2011, Certifier: David S Rosser
    Registrant: David S Rosser, 228 Peaceful Acres, Lynn, AL 35575
  • Call Sign: W4DLK, Previous Call Sign: KD4QZH, Licensee ID: L00540331
    Grant Date: 02/28/2006, Expiration Date: 02/28/2016, Certifier: Lionel N Timmons
    Registrant: Lionel N Timmons, 395 2nd St, Lynn, AL 35575


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7141T , Serial Number: 46741, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David S Rosser, 228 Peaceful Acres, Lynn, AL 35575, Other Owners: Beverly S Rosser


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 32

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Lynn, AL

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