Valley Grande, Alabama

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Population in 2021: 4,079 (2% urban, 98% rural).
Males: 1,914  (46.9%)
Females: 2,165  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.8 years

Zip codes: 36749.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $34,302
Valley Grande:

$34,302
AL:

$53,913

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $20,850

Valley Grande city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $93,935
Valley Grande:

$93,935
AL:

$172,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $167,542; detached houses: $195,139; mobile homes: $56,485

Median gross rent in 2021: $697.

March 2022 cost of living index in Valley Grande: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 16.0%
(9.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.4% for Black residents, 33.3% for American Indian residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Valley Grande, AL (2021)
    • 3,19276.5%White alone
    • 89921.6%Black alone
    • 320.8%Two or more races
    • 20.05%American Indian alone

Races in Valley Grande detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Valley Grande, Alabama as of March 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Valley Grande is 352 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (53.3%), English (6.9%), Irish (4.2%), German (2.9%), European (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 367 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $446 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $375 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (42.6 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (531.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Selma, AL (2.6 miles ),
Selmont-West Selmont, AL (3.0 miles ),
Craig-Tyler, AL (3.3 miles ),
Sprott, AL (3.6 miles ),
Sardis, AL (4.1 miles ),
Benton, AL (4.1 miles),
Billingsley, AL (4.4 miles),
Hamburg, AL (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.51 N, Longitude: 86.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Distribution of median household income in Valley Grande, AL in 2021
Distribution of house value in Valley Grande, AL in 2021

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2018: 15 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $133,000
  • 2016: 16 buildings, average cost: $124,700
  • 2014: 15 buildings, average cost: $142,700
  • 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $124,500
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 2011: 13 buildings, average cost: $111,600
  • 2010: 13 buildings, average cost: $134,200
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $127,700
  • 2008: 21 buildings, average cost: $111,100
  • 2007: 23 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $133,400
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $137,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Valley Grande, AL residents
Average permit cost in Valley Grande, AL
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.1%
Alabama:

1.9%

Tornado activity:

Valley Grande-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/6/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Valley Grande city center killed 4 people and injured 40 people and caused $8 million in damages.

On 12/6/1983, a category F3 tornado 5.8 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Valley Grande-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 94% 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 63.9 miles away from Valley Grande 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 97.3 miles away from Valley Grande center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 158.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 97.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.0 miles away from Valley Grande center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from Valley Grande 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 Dallas County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 3, 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 Valley Grande:

  • LIGHTHOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC DALLAS COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • PARK PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC VALLEY CREEK (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • WARREN MANOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • VAUGHAN REG MED CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC SELMA (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; SELMA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valley Grande:

  • Alabama State University (about 42 miles; Montgomery, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,457)
  • University of Montevallo (about 42 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Faulkner University (about 46 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 49 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 54 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • The University of Alabama (about 59 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 66 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)

Public elementary/middle schools in Valley Grande:

  • VALLEY GRANDE ELEM SCH (Location: 2765 DALLAS COUNTY ROAD 81, Grades: KG-6)
  • WILLIAM R MARTIN MIDDLE SCH (Location: 2863 COUNTY ROAD 81, Grades: 7-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Valley Grande: Kenans Mill (A), Valley Grande Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (B), Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department (C), Valley Grande Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Valley Grande include: Phillip Grove Church (A), Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (B), Cedar Grove Church (C), Valley Creek Presbyterian Church (D), Selma Church (E), Elbethel Church (F), Summerfield Church (G), Calvary Church (H), Bethel Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Pineview Memorial Cemetery (1), Valley Creek Cemetery (2), Childers Chapel Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Kenan Ponds (A), Holliman Lake (B), Lawrence Lake (C), Frances K Caine Lake (D), Lakeland Farms 12 Acre Lake (E), Harper Pond (F), Owen Kenan Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Moore Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Valley Grande that have no violations reported:

  • NORTH DALLAS WATER AUTHORITY (Address: 7590 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 22 , Population served: 8,316, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

75.2%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.7%
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: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Valley Grande:

Marital status in Valley Grande, AL
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Valley Grande:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Alabama average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Valley Grande, AL (based on Dallas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,76473
Black Protestant6,39834
Mainline Protestant2,43826
Catholic5362
Other4105
None17,274-
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: 11
Here:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Here:

9.54 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Dallas County:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

15.1%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dallas County:

41.2%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.9%
Alabama:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,731$40,3860$0
Fire - Other 1$3,516$42,1920$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,182
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,519
Totals for Government 3$10,248$40,9922$2,701

Valley Grande government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $295,000 ($72.32)
    Local Fire Protection: $134,000 ($32.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $101,000 ($24.76)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($11.28)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($8.58)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($6.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($2.21)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $35,000 ($8.58)

Valley Grande government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($7.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($6.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($0.49)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.25)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($0.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $40,000 ($9.81)
    Sewerage: $37,000 ($9.07)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $407,000 ($99.78)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $210,000 ($51.48)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $53,000 ($12.99)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $21,000 ($5.15)

Valley Grande government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $221,000 ($54.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $218,000 ($53.44)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($0.74)

Valley Grande government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $677,000 ($165.97)

Strongest AM radio stations in Valley Grande:

  • WHBB (1490 AM; 1 kW; SELMA, AL; Owner: BROADSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMRK (1340 AM; 1 kW; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER B/C CO. INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Valley Grande:

  • WAQU (91.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDXX (100.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: BROADSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WALX (100.9 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W232AN (94.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • WJAM-FM (97.3 FM; ORRVILLE, AL; Owner: SCOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)
  • WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
  • WQKS-FM (96.1 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)
  • WEZZ-FM (97.7 FM; CLANTON, AL; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCASTING CO., INC)

TV broadcast stations around Valley Grande:

  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W24CK (Channel 24; SELMA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
Valley Grande fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Valley Grande fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 384ft / 117mTotal length
  • $40,939,000Total costs
  • 94,630Total average daily traffic
  • 12,450Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Valley Grande, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Valley Grande, AL

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N4WUP, Licensee ID: L01470656, Grant Date: 04/09/2019, Expiration Date: 06/12/2029, Registrant: Boyd L Bailey Jr, 3782 County Road 65, Valley Grande, AL 36701
  • Call Sign: KJ4FOW, Licensee ID: L01419363, Grant Date: 12/04/2018, Expiration Date: 12/04/2028, Certifier: Bryan S Johnson, Registrant: Bryan S Johnson, 3650 Al Highway 22, Valley Grande, AL 36703
  • Call Sign: KM4WPD, Licensee ID: L02050941, Grant Date: 09/12/2016, Expiration Date: 09/12/2026, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2016, Certifier: David S Drinkard, Registrant: David S Drinkard, 395 Pear Tree Rd, Valley Grande, AL 36701
  • Call Sign: KW4ZM, Previous Call Sign: KM4WPD, Licensee ID: L02050941, Grant Date: 09/12/2016, Expiration Date: 09/12/2026, Certifier: David S Drinkard, Registrant: David S Drinkard, 395 Pear Tree Rd, Valley Grande, AL 36701

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: MORGAN BARNEY B BENSEN B-8M (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MCCULLOCH 4318A&E/0-100 (72 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2980, N2980, N-2980, Serial Number: 8450, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Barney B Morgan, 2067 Persimmon Tree Rd, Valley Grande, AL 36701
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52015, N52015, N-52015, Serial Number: 177RG1141, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 02/21/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 09/16/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy L Gibbs, 15 Deepwoods Cir, Valley Grande, AL 36701
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6704E, N6704E, N-6704E, Serial Number: 17272052, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 04/12/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Gary E Edwards, 1301 County Road 269, Valley Grande, AL 36701

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Valley Grande, AL
  • 60.9%Electricity
  • 32.7%Utility gas
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Valley Grande, AL
  • 56.4%Electricity
  • 22.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.5%Utility gas


Valley Grande compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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