Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 4,200.
Males: 2,154  (51.3%)
Females: 2,046  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

35.8 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 35072

Estimated median household income in 2021: $40,700 (it was $24,775 in 2000)
Goodwater-Kellyton:

$40,700
AL:

$53,913

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $22,146 (it was $12,269 in 2000)

Goodwater-Kellyton CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $80,350 (it was $40,600 in 2000)
Goodwater-Kellyton:

$80,350
AL:

$172,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Goodwater-Kellyton: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL (2000)
    • 2,74559.5%Black alone
    • 1,79038.8%White alone
    • 350.8%Hispanic
    • 230.5%Two or more races
    • 110.2%American Indian alone
    • 60.1%Other race alone
    • 30.07%Asian alone

Races in Goodwater-Kellyton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 97.4 square miles.

Population density: 43 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Goodwater-Kellyton CCD:

0.5% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (47.7 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (594.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Goodwater, AL (1.6 miles ),
Kellyton, AL (1.9 miles ),
Hackneyville, AL (2.8 miles ),
Hollins, AL (2.8 miles ),
Alexander City, AL (3.1 miles ),
Ray, AL (3.1 miles ),
Millerville-Hollins, AL (3.2 miles ),
Hissop, AL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 33.03 N, Longitude: 86.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 256

Distribution of median household income in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.9%
Alabama:

1.9%
Most common industries in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (26.7%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Apparel (4.3%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
  • Wood products (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (23.2%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Wood products (6.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (30.5%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (14.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (20.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.3%)

Average climate in Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama average temperatures Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama average precipitation Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama humidity Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama wind speed Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama snowfall Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama sunshine Goodwater-Kellyton, Alabama clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Goodwater-Kellyton-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Goodwater-Kellyton place center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1964, a category F4 tornado 28.1 miles away from the place center killed 10 people and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Goodwater-Kellyton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 83% greater 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 74.0 miles away from Goodwater-Kellyton center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 104.6 miles away from Goodwater-Kellyton center
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) earthquake occurred 149.5 miles away from Goodwater-Kellyton center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from Goodwater-Kellyton center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 113.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 214.3 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 Coosa County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • BROWN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • RUSSELL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • SOUTHERN CARE ALEXANDER CITY (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • ADAMS NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • CHAPMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • COOSA VALLEY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SYLACAUGA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • Southern Union State Community College (about 30 miles; Wadley, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,120)
  • Auburn University (about 45 miles; Auburn University, AL; FT enrollment: 22,741)
  • Faulkner University (about 46 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 46 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • Tuskegee University (about 46 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • University of Montevallo (about 48 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Alabama State University (about 48 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Goodwater-Kellyton: Kellyton Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A), Goodwater Fire Department and Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Goodwater-Kellyton include: Marietta Church (A), Hatchet Springs Church (B), Church of God of Prophecy (C), Church of God (D), Bradford Methodist Church (E), Socapatoy Church (F), Kellyton United Methodist Church (G), Kellyton Emmanuel Holiness Church (H), Kellyton Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Jordan Cemetery (1), Socapatoy Cemetery (2), Memorial Gardens Cemetery (3), Kellyton Cemetery (4), Doctor Kellys Private Cemetery (5), Bradford Cemetery (6), Smyrna Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Holdridge Pond (A), Hallmans Lake (B), Jordan Lake (C), Baker Creek Lagoon (D), Bailey Lake (E), Peoples Lake Number 2 (F), Griffin Harris Lake (G), Swan Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Socapatoy Creek (A), Little Jacks Creek (B), Cat Creek (C), Mill Creek (D), Wildcat Creek (E), Topopkin Creek (F), Bow Creek (G), Camp Branch (H), Baker Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Goodwater-Kellyton: Ann Jordan Resort Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Coosa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.0%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.0%
Whole state:

16.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

7.3%
44 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
317 people in state prisons in 2000
41 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Goodwater-Kellyton:

Marital status in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL
  • Never married: 28.8%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

For population 25 years and over in Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • High school or higher: 54.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.0
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Goodwater-Kellyton, AL (based on Coosa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,18029
Black Protestant1,38810
Mainline Protestant57710
Other3-
None5,391-
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 convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.9%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Coosa County:

34.5%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Coosa County:

8.6%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRFS (1050 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZZX (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LINEVILLE, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. PERRY)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WTRB-FM (98.3 FM; SYLACAUGA, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZLM (97.3 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSSY-FM (97.5 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
  • WGIB (91.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WELL-FM (88.7 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WQNR (99.9 FM; TALLASSEE, AL; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Goodwater-Kellyton:

  • WAXC-LP (Channel 64; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CABLE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • WMCF-TV (Channel 45; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • $1,616,000Total costs
  • 6,955Total average daily traffic
  • 1,017Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,736Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL
  • 34.9%Electricity
  • 32.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.1%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Wood
  • 1.7%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Goodwater-Kellyton, AL
  • 38.0%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 25.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Wood


Goodwater-Kellyton compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age 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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