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Cherokee County

Population in July 2008: 521. Population change since 2000: +2.4%

Males: 259	(49.9%)
Females: 262	(50.1%)

Median resident age:	37.4 years
Alabama median age:	35.8 years

Zip codes: 35983.

Estimated median household income in 2008: $46,158 (it was $35,179 in 2000)

Sand Rock:	$46,158
Alabama:	$42,666

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $25,102

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $100,491 (it was $62,100 in 2000)

Sand Rock:	$100,491
Alabama:	$121,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $118,564; Detached houses: $126,028; Mobile homes: $41,471

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Races in Sand Rock:

White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Sand Rock: 76.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (42.8%), Irish (9.6%), German (6.3%), English (4.5%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 921 feet

Land area: 4.53 square miles.

Population density: 115 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Sand Rock

High school or higher: 73.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
Unemployed: 2.1%
Mean travel time to work: 30.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sand Rock town

Never married: 12.4%
Now married: 71.4%
Separated: 0.3%
Widowed: 7.3%
Divorced: 8.6%

6 residents are foreign born

This town:	1.2%
Alabama:	2.0%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

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

Sand Rock:	0.4% ($236)
Alabama:	0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntsville, AL (57.6 miles , pop. 158,216).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (77.3 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (536.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Leesburg, AL (1.9 miles ), Collinsville, AL (2.4 miles ), Centre, AL (2.7 miles ), Cedar Bluff, AL (3.2 miles ), Lookout Mountain, AL (3.4 miles ), Gaylesville, AL (3.5 miles) , Crossville, AL (3.6 miles ), Turkeytown, AL (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 34.23 N, Longitude: 85.77 W

Area code: 256

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Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+4.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (19%)
Apparel (9%)
Textile mills and textile products (6%)
Food (6%)
Educational services (6%)
Truck transportation (5%)
Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (20%)
Textile mills and textile products (13%)
Educational services (8%)
Construction (7%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
Apparel (5%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11%)
Registered nurses (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Business operations specialists (6%)
Secondary school teachers (6%)
Cashiers (6%)

Average climate in Sand Rock, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Sand Rock, Alabama average precipitation

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Sand Rock-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 216% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/19/1973, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Sand Rock town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/27/1994, a category 4 tornado 24.9 miles away from the town center killed 22 people and injured 150 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Sand Rock-area historical earthquake activity is near Alabama state average. It is 84% 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 19.8 miles away from Sand Rock 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 44.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/19/1997 at 17:06:34, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from the city 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 99.1 miles away from Sand Rock center
On 3/21/2001 at 23:35:35, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 47.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/5/1994 at 22:21:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from Sand Rock center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sand Rock:

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER CHEROKEE (about 12 miles; CENTRE, AL)
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER DEKALB (about 16 miles; FORT PAYNE, AL)
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; GADSDEN, AL)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sand Rock:

GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 6,418)
ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; NORMAL, AL; FT enrollment: 4,886)
STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 60 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; FT enrollment: 7,241)
GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 61 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 61 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,795)
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA (about 63 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; FT enrollment: 6,914)

Public high school in Sand Rock:

SAND ROCK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 881; Location: 1950 SAND ROCK AVENUE; Grades: 0K-12)

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Average household size:

This town:	2.6 people
Alabama:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	79.0%
Whole state:	70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	1.0%
Whole state:	3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:

This town:	12.6%
Whole state:	16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:

This town:	2.9%
Whole state:	7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sand Rock, AL

Sand Rock compared to Alabama state average:

Median house value significantly 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.
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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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Sand Rock mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Cherokee County Alabama:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (45%) Electricity (34%) Utility gas (21%) Wood (1%)

Religion statistics for Sand Rock

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.58%

Here		52.6%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Other
Adherents	79.1%	16.1%	1.7%	1.6%	1.5%
Congregations	61.3%	27.5%	5.0%	2.5%	3.8%

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	0	$0		7	$773
Totals for Government	0	$0		7	$773

Sand Rock government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $2,000
Current Operations - Financial Administration: $26,000
Regular Highways: $9,000

Parks & Recreation: $8,000

General - Other: $1,000
Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $18,000
General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $11,000
Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $18,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $14,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $9,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $5,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $6,000
Interest Earnings: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $59,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000
General Support: $3,000
Tax - Property: $26,000
Public Utilities: $17,000

NEC: $7,000

Motor Vehicle License: $3,000

Total General Sales: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000

6.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,456 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.67%
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 DeKalb County, AL	0.86% ($28,594 average AGI)
from Floyd County, GA	0.74% ($34,695)
from Etowah County, AL	0.66% ($30,660)

5.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,802 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.57%
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 Etowah County, AL	0.92% ($31,918 average AGI)
to DeKalb County, AL	0.81% ($22,688)
to Calhoun County, AL	0.60% ($26,511)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sand Rock:

WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
WQRX (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; VALLEY HEAD, AL; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
WZOB (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORT PAYNE, AL; Owner: CENTRAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WEIS (990 AM; 1 kW; CENTRE, AL; Owner: BAKER ENTERPRISES, INC.)
WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sand Rock:

WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
W215BA (90.9 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
WKCX (97.7 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: BRIAR CREEK BROADCASTING CORP.)
WKEA-FM (98.3 FM; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: KEA RADIO, INC.)
WBDX (102.7 FM; TRENTON, GA; Owner: PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
WQTU (102.3 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: MCDOUGALD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
W212AR (90.3 FM; LINDALE, GA; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
WATG (95.7 FM; TRION, GA; Owner: TTA BROADCASTING, INC)
WTWX-FM (95.9 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: GUNTERSVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sand Rock:

WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
W64BJ (Channel 64; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Sand Rock fatal accident list:
Jun 2, 2003 06:35 AM, Sr-68, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1

(Lat: 34.207028 Lon: -85.763833), Call Sign: KIM913
Assigned Frequencies : 152.750 MHz
Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancelation Date: 07/02/1998
Registrant: Tds Telecom, 301 S Westfield Road, Madison, WI 53717, Phone: (608) 845-4091

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: KI4GCP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00882349
Grant Date: 06/23/2004, Expiration Date: 06/23/2014, Certifier: Beverly J Daniel
Registrant: Beverly J Daniel, 4285 Valley St, Sand Rock, AL 35983

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 4

Sand Rock on our top lists:

#12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Sales and office occupations:"
#18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Florists"
#25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Apparel"
#29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks"
#50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Fuel dealers"
#70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Social scientists and related workers"

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