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Fairford, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 186.
Males: 105  (56.9%)
Females: 81  (43.1%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip code: 36553

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,240
Fairford:

$51,240
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,589

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,650
Fairford:

$154,650
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,305; detached houses: $200,063; mobile homes: $49,987
March 2022 cost of living index in Fairford: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: European (84.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 78 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mobile, AL (33.9 miles , pop. 198,915).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (133.5 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (446.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Calvert, AL (1.8 miles ),
Malcolm, AL (1.9 miles),
Mount Vernon, AL (2.5 miles ),
Sims Chapel, AL (2.5 miles),
McIntosh, AL (2.7 miles ),
Movico, AL (2.7 miles ),
Bucks, AL (3.3 miles),
Citronelle, AL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 31.17 N, Longitude: 88.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 251

Distribution of median household income in Fairford, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fairford, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Alabama:

2.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00190. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00190
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Fairford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the Fairford place center injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 11/21/1997, a category F3 tornado 24.1 miles away from the place center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 161.8 miles away from Fairford center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 102.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 176.9 miles away from Fairford center
On 9/3/2020 at 15:07:53, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.7 miles away from Fairford center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 270.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 4, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairford:

  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF CITRONELLE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CITRONELLE, AL)
  • CITRONELLE CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CITRONELLE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairford:

  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 28 miles; Bay Minette, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,703)
  • Bishop State Community College (about 33 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 2,822)
  • University of South Alabama (about 34 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 13,228)
  • Columbia Southern University (about 63 miles; Orange Beach, AL; FT enrollment: 14,996)
  • The University of West Florida (about 67 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 10,240)
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (about 70 miles; Perkinston, MS; FT enrollment: 8,320)
  • Pensacola State College (about 70 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 8,740)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Fairford include: Pleasant View Church (A), Liberty Baptist Church (B), Union Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Liberty Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.0%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.4%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fairford:

Marital status in Fairford, AL
  • Never married: 46.4%
  • Now married: 53.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Fairford:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.6
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairford, AL (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,39155
Black Protestant1,62112
Mainline Protestant1,24219
Catholic302
None7,297-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Washington County:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Washington County:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

2.91 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

13.2%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

34.6%
State:

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

12.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairford:

  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBCA (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLPR (960 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WKSJ (1270 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLVV (1410 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WLVV, INC.)
  • WABB (1480 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WABB-FM, INC.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMOB (1360 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: BUDDY TUCKER ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WRBE (1440 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairford:

  • WMXC (99.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKH (96.1 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABB-FM (97.5 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WABB-FM, INC.)
  • WMEZ (94.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJLQ (100.7 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBLX-FM (92.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYOK (104.1 FM; ATMORE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKSJ-FM (94.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHIL-FM (91.3 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: SPRING HILL COLLEGE)
  • WQUA (102.1 FM; CITRONELLE, AL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBHY-FM (88.5 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WAVH (106.5 FM; DAPHNE, AL; Owner: BALDWIN BROADCASTING COMPANY, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • WYCL (107.3 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPCS (89.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC)
  • WHNB (94.5 FM; JACKSON, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC.)
  • WDLT-FM (98.3 FM; CHICKASAW, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Fairford:

  • WKRG-TV (Channel 5; MOBILE, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • WEAR-TV (Channel 3; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: WEAR LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMPV-TV (Channel 21; MOBILE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPMI (Channel 15; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJTC (Channel 44; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALA-TV (Channel 10; MOBILE, AL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHBR (Channel 33; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OF PENSACOLA/MOBILE, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Fairford Fire Twr (Lat: 31.183222 Lon: -88.089722), Call Sign: KBI751, Licensee ID: L00005933,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.175 MHz, 159.315 MHz, 159.465 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/1996, Expiration Date: 09/27/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2002, Registrant: State Of Alabama, 1038 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36109

  • Fairford Lookout Tower (Lat: 31.183222 Lon: -88.089722), Call Sign: KNAU463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.750 MHz, 458.850 MHz, 458.900 MHz, 458.950 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2023, Expiration Date: 09/20/2033, Registrant: Alabama Forestry Commission, 2201congressdickerson Dr, Montgomery, AL 36109, Phone: (334) 467-1339, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairford, AL
  • 69.4%Electricity
  • 30.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fairford compared to Alabama 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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