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Bibb County

Population in 2011: 1,237. Population change since 2000: -9.8%
 

Males: 596  (48.2%)
Females: 641  (51.8%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
Alabama median age:  40.9 years

Zip codes: 35184.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,890 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
West Blocton:

$47,890
Alabama:

$40,489
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,612

West Blocton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $79,626 (it was $52,700 in 2000)
West Blocton:

$79,626
Alabama:

$119,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $98,559; Detached houses: $111,776; Townhouses or other attached units: $39,808; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $25,333; Mobile homes: $52,415

Median gross rent in 2009: $279.

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West Blocton races chart
  • White alone - 1,060 (85.5%)
  • Black alone - 164 (13.2%)
  • Two or more races - 8 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 5 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.08%)
  • Other race alone - 1 (0.08%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.08%)

Races in West Blocton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in West Blocton: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.8%), Irish (7.3%), English (3.4%), German (2.8%), Dutch (1.6%), Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 4.70 square miles.

Population density: 263 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in West Blocton:

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Blocton town:

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Alabama:  2.0%



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists there were 20 registered sex offenders living in West Blocton, Alabama as of June 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in West Blocton to the number of sex offenders is 71 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $194 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $125 (0.2%)
West Blocton satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (24.6 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (33.3 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (539.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: North Bibb, AL (2.4 miles ), Vance, AL (2.7 miles ), Piper-Coleanor, AL (3.1 miles ), Abernant, AL (3.3 miles ), Lake View, AL (3.3 miles ), Centreville, AL (3.4 miles ), Brent, AL (3.6 miles ), Coaling, AL (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 33.12 N, Longitude: 87.12 W

Area code: 205

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Crime in West Blocton by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 1000000
per 100,000 72.30.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0000020
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0139.60.0
Burglaries 51160011
per 100,000 361.3803.5431.70.00.069.870.3
Thefts 1352284161
per 100,000 939.33798.42014.4283.770.2418.770.3
Auto thefts 13100001
per 100,000 72.3219.1719.40.00.00.070.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 94.0234.9175.211.82.951.613.9

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Crime in West Blocton 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:

1.61
Alabama average:

2.41

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.8%
Alabama:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -103 (-7.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (21%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Health care and social assistance (14%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Information (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

West Blocton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 206% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/3/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the West Blocton town center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1998, a category F5 tornado 24.6 miles away from the town center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Blocton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 57% 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 21.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 58.6 miles away from West Blocton 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 57.2 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 26.2 miles away from the city 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 21.9 miles away from West Blocton 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 10.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bibb County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 2, Snowfall: 1, Drought: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Blocton topographic map

Birthplace of: Sammie Hill - Player of football.


Hospitals/medical centers near West Blocton:

  • BIBB MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; CENTREVILLE, AL)
  • SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; ALABASTER, AL)
  • TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 22 miles away; TUSCALOOSA, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in West Blocton, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Blocton:

  • University of Montevallo (about 15 miles; Montevallo, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,494)
  • The University of Alabama (about 26 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 24,935)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 26 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 3,652)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 27 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,542)
  • Virginia College-Birmingham (about 31 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Samford University (about 31 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 4,154)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 34 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 11,648)

Public high school in West Blocton:

Public elementary/middle schools in West Blocton:

Private elementary/middle school in West Blocton:

  • MCCULLY HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 230; Location: 2165 BISHOP RDG; Grades: UG - UG)
See full list of schools located in West Blocton

Library in West Blocton:

  • WEST BLOCTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,569; Location: 62 WALTER OWENS DRIVE; 10,626 books; 166 audio materials; 422 video materials; 81 state licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

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

Churches in West Blocton include: Mount Carmel Baptist Church (A), West Blocton First Baptist Church (B), Smith Hill Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hillcrest Cemetery (1), Hickory Hill Cemetery (2), Mount Carmel Cemetery (3), Italian Catholic Cemetery (4), Shiney Rock Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Hill Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in West Blocton: Tiger Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.0. This is about average.
City:

35.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.6
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.7
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.3%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.4% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Alabama:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  69.0%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Blocton, AL


West Blocton compared to Alabama state average:

West Blocton, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in West Blocton (2011 data):

  • First Financial Bank: West Blocton Branch at 1212 Main Street, branch established on 1936/11/23. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $208.9 mil, Deposits: $166.7 mil, headquarters in Bessemer, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Firstfed Bancorp, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Utility gas (62%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Bibb County Alabama:


2008 Presidential Election results in Bibb County Alabama:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for West Blocton (based on Bibb County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 46.37%
Here46.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of the NazarenePresbyterian Church in America
Adherents83.3%5.1%2.2%1.7%1.7%
Congregations61.2%11.9%3.0%3.0%3.0%
NameNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of God of ProphecyChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents1.5%1.4%1.4%1.3%0.4%
Congregations1.5%4.5%4.5%3.0%4.5%
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: 7
Bibb County:

3.26 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Bibb County:

7.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.6%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bibb County:

31.7%
Alabama:

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

15.4%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,842$22,1041$452
Other Government Administration 1$2,215$26,5801$611
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,047$36,5645$3,180
Solid Waste Management 3$4,960$19,8400$0
Water Supply 3$7,069$28,2760$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$509
Totals for Government 9$19,133$25,5118$4,752


6.63% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,977 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.63%
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 Jefferson County, AL  1.84% ($34,000 average AGI)
from Tuscaloosa County, AL  1.30% ($37,372)
from Shelby County, AL  0.90% ($34,950)


7.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,372 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.16%
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 Tuscaloosa County, AL  1.59% ($29,302 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, AL  1.54% ($28,000)
to Shelby County, AL  1.11% ($37,662)

Strongest AM radio stations in West Blocton:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBIB (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CENTREVILLE, AL)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WACT (1420 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWPG (1280 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: LAWSON OF TUSCALOOSA, INC.)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WERC (960 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WYDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Blocton:

  • WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTUG-FM (92.9 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC-FM (93.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
  • WUAL-FM (91.5 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)
  • WQEM (101.5 FM; COLUMBIANA, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WGIB (91.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFR (89.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Blocton:

  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WABM (Channel 68; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM (WABM-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIQ (Channel 10; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WBXA-CA (Channel 2; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WTTO (Channel 21; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: WTTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBRC (Channel 6; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
  • WLDM (Channel 23; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 23, LLC)
  • WVTM-TV (Channel 13; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM BROADCASTING (WVTM-TV), LLC)
  • WVUA-CA (Channel 7; TUSCALOOSA/NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)
  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W46BU (Channel 46; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W15AZ (Channel 15; ALABASTER, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL)
  • WBMA-LP (Channel 58; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INC.)
  • W27CM (Channel 27; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOTM-LP (Channel 19; MONTEVALLO, AL; Owner: JAMES DONALD EARLEY)
West Blocton, Alabama:
  • Fatal accident count: 11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 15
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 24
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Alabama average:
  • Fatal accident count: 100
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 156
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 110
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 257
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 9
See more detailed statistics of West Blocton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $1,921,000
Total average daily traffic: 14,100
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,256
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 22,000


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Nichole Davis, 315 Schultz Creek Road (Lat: 33.035139 Lon: -87.142139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corp, 851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 300e, Maitland, FL 32751, Phone: (407) 838-5200, Email:
  • Kyle B Entz, 315 Schultz Creek Road (Lat: 33.035139 Lon: -87.142139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corp, 851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 300e, Maitland, FL 32751, Phone: (407) 838-5200, Email:
  • Heather D Rowe, 315 Schultz Creek Road (Lat: 33.035139 Lon: -87.142139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corp, 851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 300e, Maitland, FL 32751, Phone: (407) 838-5200, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Main St (Lat: 33.117333 Lon: -87.116389), Structure height: 16 m, Call Sign: WNVV262, Licensee ID: L00008228
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.350 MHz, 451.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/14/1996, Expiration Date: 03/20/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/02/2001
    Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications Inc, 675 West Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (404) 927-7318, Fax: (404) 522-7665
  • Apco Ofc 108 Florida St (Lat: 33.117056 Lon: -87.116111), Call Sign: KNBK210
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.425 MHz, 456.425 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/29/1999, Expiration Date: 06/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2004
    Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8283, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Transmission Sub State Hwy 5 3.2 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 33.142889 Lon: -87.156917), Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WAK221
    Assigned Frequencies: 1975.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/16/1998, Expiration Date: 03/21/2000, Cancellation Date: 08/18/1999
    Registrant: Phone: (205) 257-2561

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in West Blocton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: KELLER ROBERT S DOMINATOR-SINGLE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 514RK , Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Roger Moore, 6510 Truman Aldrich Pkwy, West Blocton, AL 35184
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 77504 , Serial Number: 21994, Airworthiness Date: 08/18/1964
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brian R Cunningham, 599 Halls Pl, West Blocton, AL 35184, Other Owners: Tommy R Hope
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 79958 , Serial Number: 18261850, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1973
    Registrant (Individual): Kendall Burt, 12861 Mount Moriah Rd, West Blocton, AL 35184
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9622H , Serial Number: 17266272, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Andrew W Fortson, 275 Pineview Dr, West Blocton, AL 35184


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2


Most common first names in West Blocton, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6672.3 years
John4874.5 years
William4469.0 years
Mary3779.6 years
Willie2972.7 years
George2372.9 years
Robert2073.1 years
Jessie1776.3 years
Charles1566.1 years
Henry1568.7 years
Most common last names in West Blocton, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3169.0 years
Jones2470.7 years
West2275.1 years
White2070.3 years
Reach1975.6 years
Williams1874.7 years
Carroll1775.6 years
Hill1776.2 years
Blake1473.9 years
Hubbard1478.3 years

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