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Walker County, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Walker County, Alabama:
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 67.6% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 31.8%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Walker County is $373 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $447 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $558 a month.
Cities in this county include: Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey, Gordonville, Nauvoo.
2005 air pollution in Walker County:
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3): 14.2 µg/m3. Near U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m3): 33 µg/m3. Near U.S. average.
Neighboring counties: Blount County , Cullman County , Fayette County , Jefferson County , Marion County , Tuscaloosa County , Winston County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Walker County: Arrow Head Golf Course (A), Reeds Ferry Camp (B), Barney Siding (C), The Wye (D), Twin Lakes Golf Course (E), Vaughans Crossroad (F), Bible Methodist Campground (G), Boshells Mill (H), Bush Tower (I), Cain Store (J), Camp Jimmy Goodwin (K), Camp O'Rear (L), Drummond (M), Gamble Station (N), Gravlee Junction (O), Indian Creek Youth Camp (P), Key Camp (Q), Lee Peer Station (R), Rose Hill Community Center (S), Gorgas Power Plant (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Walker County include: Williams Chapel (A), Blackwater Macedonia Church (B), West Walker Church (C), Blooming Grove Church (D), Wesleyan Church (E), Wegra Church (F), Manchester Church (G), Boldo Methodist Church (H), Walston Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Palmers Cemetery (1), Gaddy Cemetery (2), Miller Cemetery (3), Fuller Cemetery (4), Davis Cemetery (5), Johnston Cemetery (6), Frost Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Sims Ponds (A), Payne Lake (B), Walker County Lake (C), Strip Mining Impoundment Number 1 (D), Strip Mining Impoundment Number 2 (E), Boshells Mill Pond (F), Lewis Smith Lake (G), Odums Mill Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Paul Creek (A), Frileys Creek (B), Humphrey Branch (C), Richard Branch (D), Hurricane Creek (E), Twin Slough (F), Ice Branch (G), Rock Creek (H), Paynes Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Walker County include: Hollow Hills Park (1), Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Walker County: Arrow Head Golf Course (A), Reeds Ferry Camp (B), Barney Siding (C), The Wye (D), Twin Lakes Golf Course (E), Vaughans Crossroad (F), Bible Methodist Campground (G), Boshells Mill (H), Bush Tower (I), Cain Store (J), Camp Jimmy Goodwin (K), Camp O'Rear (L), Drummond (M), Gamble Station (N), Gravlee Junction (O), Indian Creek Youth Camp (P), Key Camp (Q), Lee Peer Station (R), Rose Hill Community Center (S), Gorgas Power Plant (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Walker County include: Williams Chapel (A), Blackwater Macedonia Church (B), West Walker Church (C), Blooming Grove Church (D), Wesleyan Church (E), Wegra Church (F), Manchester Church (G), Boldo Methodist Church (H), Walston Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Palmers Cemetery (1), Gaddy Cemetery (2), Miller Cemetery (3), Fuller Cemetery (4), Davis Cemetery (5), Johnston Cemetery (6), Frost Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Sims Ponds (A), Payne Lake (B), Walker County Lake (C), Strip Mining Impoundment Number 1 (D), Strip Mining Impoundment Number 2 (E), Boshells Mill Pond (F), Lewis Smith Lake (G), Odums Mill Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Paul Creek (A), Frileys Creek (B), Humphrey Branch (C), Richard Branch (D), Hurricane Creek (E), Twin Slough (F), Ice Branch (G), Rock Creek (H), Paynes Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Walker County include: Hollow Hills Park (1), Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 2,581 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 67.2% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%
Number of foreign born residents: 513 (29% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 33.2 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 63.0%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Walker County with a mortgage: 6,675 (449 second mortgage, 588 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 7,133
Adherents
Walker County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 4.1 times above overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 9 fatalities and 51 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 11/17/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado killed 4 people and injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Walker County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 52% 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 28.8 miles away from Walker County centerOn 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 32.6 miles away from the county centerOn 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 89.2 miles away from the county centerOn 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 24.5 miles away from Walker County centerOn 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 28.0 miles away from the county centerOn 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.8 miles away from Walker County centerMagnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
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Means of transportation to work
5.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,292 average adjusted gross income)
0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($219 average AGI)Walker County: 0.05%Alabama average: 0.14% 3.25% relocated from other counties in Alabama ($21,643 average AGI) 1.79% relocated from other states ($12,430 average AGI)Walker County: 1.79%Alabama average: 3.11%
4.96% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,618 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries. 3.66% relocated to other counties in Alabama ($25,075 average AGI) 1.30% relocated to other states ($8,543 average AGI)Walker County: 1.30%Alabama average: 2.51%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.3 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.9 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 11.6 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 12.9
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 14,871 (10,991 aged, 3,880 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 15% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%
Household type by relationship
16,139 spouses, 19,944 children (18,015 natural, 476 adopted, 1,453 stepchildren), 1,768 grandchildren, 381 brothers or sisters, 429 parents, 980 other relatives, 856 non-relatives
Size of family households: 9,144 2-persons, 5,457 3-persons, 3,948 4-persons, 1,410 5-persons, 412 6-persons, 144 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 7,171 1-person, 527 2-persons, 83 3-persons, 15 4-persons, 7 5-persons, 2 6-persons, 16 7-or-more-persons.
97.8% of residents of Walker County speak English at home. 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (59% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 17% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all). 0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (75% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 12% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (79% speak English very well, 21% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $471,945,000 ($6742 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $10,299,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $243,552,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $133,033,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $1,435,000 Federal grants: $78,889,000 Federal procurement contracts: $3,274,000 ($838,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $11,763,000 ($906,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $176,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $6,998,000 Federal Government insurance: $11,973,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 58.45 millions of gallons per day (0% from ground, 100% from surface)
64% of Walker County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 65% lived in Alabama.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $24,800
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Police Protection: $1,832,000
Corrections - Other: $1,683,000
Solid Waste Management: $1,120,000
Financial Administration: $486,000
Central Staff Services: $224,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $41,000
Health Services - Other: $40,000
Air Transportation: $7,000
General Support: $328,000
Motor Fuels Sales: $771,000
Tobacco Sales: $478,000
Total General Sales: $428,000
Motor Vehicle License: $265,000
Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $46,000
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