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Cleburne County

Population in 2011: 409. Population change since 2000: -10.9%
 

Males: 195  (47.7%)
Females: 214  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  45.8 years
Alabama median age:  40.9 years

Zip codes: 36273.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,944 (it was $31,979 in 2000)
Ranburne:

$28,944
Alabama:

$40,489
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,626

Ranburne town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $110,729 (it was $61,500 in 2000)
Ranburne:

$110,729
Alabama:

$119,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $143,279; Detached houses: $170,128; Mobile homes: $73,236

Median gross rent in 2009: $497.

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  • White alone - 404 (98.8%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Ranburne: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (42.9%), Irish (7.6%), English (4.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%), German (1.5%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land area: 1.58 square miles.

Population density: 258 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ranburne:

  • High school or higher: 67.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ranburne town:

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Alabama:  2.0%



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Ranburne, Alabama as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Ranburne to the number of sex offenders is 60 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $165 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $345 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Marietta, GA (54.8 miles , pop. 58,748).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (56.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (589.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bowdon, GA (2.3 miles ), Ephesus, GA (3.1 miles ), Woodland, AL (3.3 miles) , Folsom, AL (3.4 miles ), Mount Zion, GA (3.5 miles ), Roopville, GA (3.6 miles) , Waco, GA (3.9 miles ), Fruithurst, AL (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 33.53 N, Longitude: 85.34 W

Area code: 256

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Crime in Ranburne by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 1001000000
per 100,000 216.90.00.0208.80.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0001100000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0208.8211.90.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0020101033
per 100,000 0.00.0421.10.0211.90.0207.50.0616.0614.8
Burglaries 5414431517
per 100,000 1084.6863.9210.5835.1847.5631.6207.51039.5205.31434.4
Thefts 1213172020121217145
per 100,000 2603.02807.83578.94175.44237.32526.32489.63534.32874.71024.6
Auto thefts 5343544111
per 100,000 1084.6647.9842.1626.31059.3842.1829.9207.9205.3204.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 458.4233.8322.1525.9436.6221.3231.1240.2280.0292.2

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.87
Alabama average:

2.41
Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.8%
Alabama:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+2.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (38%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (45%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Retail trade (3%)
  • Information (2%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Ranburne-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 185% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the Ranburne town center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/1/1953, a category F4 tornado 28.2 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ranburne-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alabama state average. It is 97% smaller 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, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.0 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Ranburne center
On 8/19/2004 at 23:51:49, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/9/2004 at 08:56:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/21/2001 at 23:35:35, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from Ranburne center
On 4/5/1994 at 22:21:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cleburne County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Ranburne:

  • TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; CARROLLTON, GA)
  • WEDOWEE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, about 17 miles away; WEDOWEE, AL)
  • HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; BREMEN, GA)

Political contributions by individuals in Ranburne, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ranburne:

  • University of West Georgia (about 15 miles; Carrollton, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,675)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 15 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 2,833)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 31 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 3,299)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 32 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,251)
  • Georgia Highlands College (about 45 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 3,194)
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College (about 50 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Gadsden State Community College (about 50 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,222)

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Notable location: Ranburne Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Ranburne: Bulldog Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Cleburne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ranburne and their reported violations in the past:

RANBURNE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 1695, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and MAR-13-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (FEB-08-2000), Fed Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2000)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.6%
(16.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.7%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.2%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ranburne, AL


Ranburne compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly 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 Ranburne (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Ranburne Branch at 21454 Main Street, branch established on 1967/01/03. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Small Town Bank: Ranburne Branch at 21044 Main Street, branch established on 2003/02/10. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $236.7 mil, Deposits: $196.0 mil, headquarters in Wedowee, AL, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: East Alabama Financial Group, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (66%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Wood (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Cleburne County Alabama:


2008 Presidential Election results in Cleburne County Alabama:
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Religion statistics for Ranburne (based on Cleburne County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 69.36%
Here69.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Churches of ChristOther
Adherents84.0%9.8%4.0%1.5%0.7%
Congregations58.6%25.9%6.9%3.4%5.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Cleburne County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Cleburne County:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.1%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Cleburne County:

29.3%
Alabama:

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

10.2%
State:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$1,949$23,3880$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,010$36,0600$0
Welfare 0$0 1$806
Health 0$0 1$673
Water Supply 1$1,772$21,2641$1,329
Totals for Government 4$9,731$29,1933$2,808


6.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,920 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.87%
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 Carroll County, GA  1.35% ($35,393 average AGI)
from Calhoun County, AL  1.28% ($33,914)
from Haralson County, GA  0.71% ($28,125)


6.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,922 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.24%
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 Calhoun County, AL  1.56% ($30,329 average AGI)
to Carroll County, GA  0.91% ($28,537)
to Haralson County, GA  0.60% ($27,481)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ranburne:

  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ranburne:

  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ranburne:

  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • W49AD (Channel 49; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Ranburne fatal accident list:

Feb 28, 1997 07:05 AM, 46, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 9, 1997 07:21 PM, 46, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ranburne)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, On Turkey Heaven Mtn 3 Mi From Cr 35 (Lat: 33.547861 Lon: -85.466056), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WNEM556
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/04/1996, Expiration Date: 01/31/2001, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2000
    Registrant: Phone: (205) 325-3804
  • On Turkey Heaven Mountain 3 Mi From Cr 35 (Lat: 33.547861 Lon: -85.466056), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WPNC915
    Assigned Frequencies: 1985.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/27/1997, Expiration Date: 03/27/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/22/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 416-6516
  • On Turkey Heaven Mountain 3 Mi From Cr 35 (Lat: 33.547861 Lon: -85.466056), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WPND814
    Assigned Frequencies: 1965.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/28/1997, Expiration Date: 03/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/17/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 328-4500

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ranburne)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 6


Most common first names in Ranburne, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1766.1 years
Robert1575.8 years
John1578.1 years
William1572.9 years
Mary1275.8 years
Henry879.8 years
Walter773.4 years
Essie687.2 years
Willie682.5 years
Thomas582.0 years
Most common last names in Ranburne, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4375.1 years
Gibbs1780.8 years
Wiggins1377.4 years
Ledbetter966.7 years
Brown979.4 years
Skinner973.9 years
Pollard780.3 years
Estes778.0 years
Alewine783.0 years
Johnson776.6 years

Businesses in Ranburne, AL

  • U-Haul: 1


Ranburne on our top lists:

  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Apparel"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Metal and metal products"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Personal care and service occupations:"

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