Townley, Alabama
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Males: 1,678 | (49.4%) |
Females: 1,717 | (50.6%) |
Median resident age: | 38.4 years |
Alabama median age: | 35.8 years |
Zip code: 35549
Townley: | $55,254 |
AL: | $59,674 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,302 (it was $14,856 in 2000)
Townley CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $153,220 (it was $61,300 in 2000)
Townley: | $153,220 |
AL: | $200,900 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Townley, AL
- 3,43998.4%White alone
- 230.7%Two or more races
- 220.6%Hispanic
- 70.2%Asian alone
- 20.06%Black alone
- 20.06%American Indian alone
- 10.03%Other race alone
According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Townley, Alabama as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Townley is 566 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 352 feet
Land area: 74.6 square miles.
Population density: 45 people per square mile (very low).
Townley CCD: | 0.3% ($199) |
Alabama: | 0.4% ($289) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (42.1 miles , pop. 242,820).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (545.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 33.86 N, Longitude: 87.43 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 205
Here: | 2.7% |
Alabama: | 2.6% |
- Educational services (11.8%)
- Health care (9.0%)
- Construction (7.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
- Truck transportation (5.0%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
- Construction (14.4%)
- Truck transportation (7.2%)
- Educational services (6.7%)
- Metal & metal products (6.7%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.1%)
- Wood products (4.5%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
- Health care (18.1%)
- Educational services (17.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (8.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
- Finance & insurance (4.8%)
- Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.8%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
- Carpenters (4.9%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
- Registered nurses (6.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.8%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
Average climate in Townley, Alabama
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Townley-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 11/17/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Townley place center killed 4 people and injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 4/8/1998, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the place center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Townley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 169% 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 32.7 miles away from Townley center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 25.6 miles away from Townley center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 111.9 miles away from Townley center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 111.9 miles away from Townley center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 205.8 miles away from the city 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 189.2 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 Walker County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Floods: 9, Winds: 5, Hurricanes: 3, 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 Townley:
- WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CARBON HILL, AL)
- KINDRED CARE HOSPICE - JASPER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JASPER, AL)
- DSI-WALKER COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; JASPER, AL)
- AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF WALKER (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; JASPER, AL)
- SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JASPER, AL)
- WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; JASPER, AL)
- MID-SOUTH HOME HEALTH AGENCY INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; JASPER, AL)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Townley:
- Bevill State Community College (about 10 miles; Jasper, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,970)
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 40 miles; Hanceville, AL; FT enrollment: 4,486)
- Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 42 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 44 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 14,853)
- Jefferson State Community College (about 44 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
- Virginia College-Birmingham (about 45 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 8,167)
- The University of Alabama (about 45 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Townley: Boshells Mill (A), Gamble Station (B), Saragossa Volunteer Fire Department (C), Townley Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Townley include: Pleasant Hill Methodist Church (A), New Hope Methodist Church (B), Macedonia Church of Christ (C), Kings Chapel (D), Union Hill Church (E), Mammouth Church (F), Beech Grove Freewill Baptist Church (G), Union Grove Church (H), Ripley Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Moore Cemetery (1), Easly Cemetery (2), Guthrie Cemetery (3), Palmers Cemetery (4), Macedonia Cemetery (5), Kings Cemetery (6), Files Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Boshells Mill Pond (A), Payne Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sparks Branch (A), Richard Branch (B), Queen Branch (C), Kenney Branch (D), Jim Branch (E), Hurricane Creek (F), Mill Creek (G), Miner Branch (H), Downey Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Tom Bevill - Politician.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Townley and their reported violations in the past:
TOWNLEY WATER AUTHORITY (Population served: 2,511, Purch surface water):Past health violations:
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-15-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-11-2009)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2007), St Public Notif received (SEP-17-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2008)
This place: | 2.6 people |
Alabama: | 2.5 people |
This place: | 73.8% |
Whole state: | 67.8% |
This place: | 5.4% |
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: 0.4% of all households
This place: | 12.6% |
Whole state: | 16.1% |
This place: | 4.6% |
Whole state: | 7.3% |
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Townley:
- Never married: 17.1%
- Now married: 65.7%
- Separated: 1.1%
- Widowed: 8.9%
- Divorced: 8.3%
For population 25 years and over in Townley:
- High school or higher: 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
- Unemployed: 8.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.9 minutes
Here: | 12.9 |
Alabama average: | 13.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Townley, AL (based on Walker County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Evangelical Protestant | 39,118 | 180 |
Mainline Protestant | 2,552 | 25 |
Black Protestant | 1,087 | 8 |
Catholic | 523 | 1 |
Other | 520 | 3 |
None | 23,223 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
This county: | 2.48 / 10,000 pop. |
Alabama: | 1.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Walker County: | 0.29 / 10,000 pop. |
Alabama: | 0.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Walker County: | 0.44 / 10,000 pop. |
Alabama: | 0.65 / 10,000 pop. |
Walker County: | 6.41 / 10,000 pop. |
Alabama: | 6.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 5.39 / 10,000 pop. |
Alabama: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 11.9% |
State: | 11.8% |
This county: | 32.4% |
Alabama: | 31.7% |
Walker County: | 16.5% |
Alabama: | 13.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Townley:
- 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.)
- WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
- WTID (1240 AM; 1 kW; JASPER, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
- WZPQ (1360 AM; 1 kW; JASPER, AL; Owner: JAMES T. LEE)
- WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
- WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
- WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
- WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
- WERC (960 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Townley:
- WFFN (95.3 FM; CORDOVA, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
- WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WQOP-FM (92.5 FM; DORA, AL; Owner: QUEEN OF PEACE RADIO, INC.)
- WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
- WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WDJC-FM (93.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
TV broadcast stations around Townley:
- W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
- W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
- WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
- WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WBIQ (Channel 10; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
- WABM (Channel 68; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM (WABM-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
- WSFG-LP (Channel 63; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
- WSSF-LP (Channel 58; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
- WTTO (Channel 21; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: WTTO LICENSEE, LLC)
- WBRC (Channel 6; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
- W23AK (Channel 23; JASPER, AL; Owner: WMTY, INC.)
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Townley)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- MM, On Se Corner Of Hwy 124 And Hwy 69 (Lat: 33.816944 Lon: -87.331111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQOX423,
Assigned Frequencies: 453.362 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2012, Expiration Date: 02/23/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2022, Certifier: John T Hinds, Registrant: Cpi Technologies, Inc., 1022 Commerce Blvd., Pelham, AL 35124, Phone: (205) 987-3200, Fax: (205) 987-3205, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
4- Lockhart Hill, 238 Beach Grove Road (Lat: 33.801083 Lon: -87.490583), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQMP206,
Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2010, Expiration Date: 10/08/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2017, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
- OAKMAN (AL), 10003 Main Street (Lat: 33.713056 Lon: -87.392944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRCN574,
Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/20/2018, Expiration Date: 11/20/2028, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:
- WATER OAK, 10003 Main Street (Lat: 33.713056 Lon: -87.392944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRPG249,
Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2022, Expiration Date: 02/01/2032, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
- 9BH7745A, 10003 Main Street (Lat: 33.713056 Lon: -87.392944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRWA759,
Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2023, Expiration Date: 01/31/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
5- Call Sign: KF4NNU, Licensee ID: L00156504, Grant Date: 06/03/1999, Expiration Date: 11/26/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/29/1999, Registrant: Gary L Bonner, 2153 Hwy 102, Townley, AL 35587
- Call Sign: AF4PY, Previous Call Sign: KF4NNU, Licensee ID: L00156504, Grant Date: 02/28/2007, Expiration Date: 11/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/27/2018, Certifier: Gary L Bonner, Registrant: Gary L Bonner, 2153 Hwy 102, Townley, AL 35587
- Call Sign: KJ4DXV, Licensee ID: L01397681, Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2020, Certifier: Larry J Fortenberry, Registrant: Larry J Fortenberry, 4948 Beech Grove Rd, Townley, AL 35587
- Call Sign: KM4TAK, Licensee ID: L02016306, Grant Date: 04/06/2016, Expiration Date: 04/06/2026, Certifier: Syble V Watkins, Registrant: Syble V Watkins, 2450 Highway 102, Townley, AL 35587-3902
- Call Sign: KN4JKN, Licensee ID: L02160946, Grant Date: 02/06/2018, Expiration Date: 02/06/2028, Certifier: Matthew A Davidson, Registrant: Matthew A Davidson, 1556 Hillard Loop, Townley, AL 35587
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: MEKIS THOMAS B CGS HAWK ARROW II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912UL SERIES (80 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 1913W, N1913W, N-1913W, Serial Number: H-AII-177-912-TRI, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/2018
Registrant (Individual): Caleb W Gomez, 2790 Beech Grove Rd, Townley, AL 35587 - Aircraft: SHAFER JOHN M LMA TAYLORCRAFT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 356W, N356W, N-356W, Serial Number: 003, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 02/27/2011
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 2790 Beech Grove Rd, Townley, AL 35587
- 69.4%Electricity
- 25.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 3.0%Utility gas
- 1.6%Wood
- 0.8%Coal or coke
- 69.4%Electricity
- 23.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.3%Utility gas
Townley compared to Alabama state average:
- Unemployed percentage 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 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.