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Jacksonville Alabama Real Estate
Jacksonville Alabama Real Estate

 

Jacksonville, Alabama Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 8,404. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,862 (+5.4% change)
Males: 3,961 (47.1%), Females: 4,443 (52.9%)

Calhoun County

Zip code: 36265

Median resident age: 26.2 years
Median household income: $23,726 (year 2000)
Median house value: $83,400 (year 2000)

Races in Jacksonville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.1%)
  • Black (20.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (17.5%), Irish (10.5%), English (9.2%), German (7.3%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), Scottish (2.7%).

Elevation: 672 feet

Land area: 8.3 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Jacksonville

  • High school or higher: 80.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jacksonville city

  • Never married: 43.8%
  • Now married: 40.4%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

2.1% Foreign born (1.0% Asia, 0.4% Europe, 0.3% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: -2,014 (-19.3%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (75.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (570.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Weaver, AL (5.3 miles ), Alexandria, AL (9.2 miles ), Saks, AL (9.4 miles ), Blue Mountain, AL (10.3 miles ), Anniston, AL (11.5 miles ), Piedmont, AL (12.7 miles ), West End-Cobb Town, AL (13.6 miles ), Hokes Bluff, AL (14.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 33 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 31 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 31 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1999: 43 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2000: 32 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 36 buildings, average cost: $108,100
  • 2002: 32 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2003: 51 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2004: 81 buildings, average cost: $103,900

Latitude: 33.82 N, Longitude: 85.76 W

Area code: 256

Jacksonville, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (30.3%), Retail trade (13.4%), Manufacturing (13.4%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (11.5%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +443 (+5.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,323 (35.4%)

Crime in Jacksonville by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 6 6 7 9
    per 100,000 71.4 71.4 83.3 107.1
Robberies 13 19 14 14
    per 100,000 154.7 226.1 166.6 166.6
Assaults 72 60 45 40
    per 100,000 856.7 713.9 535.5 476.0
Burglaries 127 133 161 201
    per 100,000 1511.2 1582.6 1915.8 2391.7
Thefts 361 462 425 365
    per 100,000 4295.6 5497.4 5057.1 4343.2
Auto thefts 12 11 23 20
    per 100,000 142.8 130.9 273.7 238.0
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 535.3 580.3 548.7 548.2

Average climate in Jacksonville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Jacksonville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Jacksonville city center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/11/1961, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: John Ketterer - College basketball player (Jacksonville St. Gamecocks).

Hospital/medical center in Jacksonville:

  • JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL (1701 SOUTH PELHAM ROAD)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Jacksonville:
  • NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 12 miles; ANNISTON, AL)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; GADSDEN, AL)
  • STRINGFELLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; ANNISTON, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Jacksonville, AL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Jacksonville:

  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 18 miles; ANNISTON, AL; ID: ANB)
  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 27 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; ID: ASN)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 56 miles; ROME, GA; ID: RMG)
Other public-use airports nearest to Jacksonville:
  • MCMINN (about 7 miles; WEAVER, AL; ID: 25A)
  • CENTRE MUNI (about 25 miles; CENTRE, AL; ID: C22)
  • GADSDEN MUNI (about 25 miles; GADSDEN, AL; ID: GAD)
Amtrak station near Jacksonville:
  • 13 miles: ANNISTON (126 W.4TH ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 2 $3,916 $23,496 0 $0
Sewerage 7 $14,204 $24,349 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 17 $30,664 $21,645 2 $2,300
Gas Supply 6 $12,924 $25,848 0 $0
Correction 1 $1,600 $19,200 0 $0
Health 1 $1,746 $20,952 1 $400
Water Supply 9 $15,484 $20,645 0 $0
Welfare 1 $2,210 $26,520 3 $2,670
Police - Other 4 $7,838 $23,514 4 $2,210
Other and Unallocable 2 $4,556 $27,336 0 $0
Local Libraries 5 $8,270 $19,848 2 $1,822
Streets and Highways 14 $26,050 $22,328 0 $0
Firefighters 15 $42,682 $34,145 6 $5,360
Police Protection - Officers 22 $46,766 $25,508 0 $0
Judicial and Legal 1 $2,564 $30,768 1 $1,356
Other Government Administration 5 $11,726 $28,142 15 $6,848
Financial Administration 12 $28,914 $28,914 0 $0
Totals for Government 124 $262,114 $25,365 34 $22,966

College/University in Jacksonville:

  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 6,418; Location: 700 N PELHAM RD; Public; Website: www.jsu.edu; Offers Master's degree)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Jacksonville:
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 12 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; WADLEY, AL; FT enrollment: 2,925)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 49 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; FT enrollment: 7,241)
  • JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 3,279)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 75 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; KENNESAW, GA; FT enrollment: 9,589)
Public high schools in Jacksonville:
  • JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 747; Location: 1000 GEORGE DOUTHIT DR SW; Grades: 07 - 12)
  • CALHOUN COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER (Location: 1200 CHURCH ST SE; Grades: 10 - 12)
Private high school in Jacksonville:
  • JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 234; Location: 831 ALEXANDRIA ROAD SW; Grades: PK - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Jacksonville:
  • KITTY STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 949; Location: 115 COLLEGE ST SW; Grades: KG - 06)
  • PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 702; Location: 4141 PLEASANT VALLEY RD; Grades: 04 - 12)
  • PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 297; Location: 265 MARK GREEN ROAD; Grades: KG - 03)
Library in Jacksonville:
  • JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $314,888; Location: 200 PELHAM ROAD S; 46,982 books; 453 audio materials; 2,061 video materials; 50 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Jacksonville: Stoney Brook Golf Course (A), Doctor Francis Museum (B), Houston Cole Library (C), Pete Mathews Coliseum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Pelham Plaza Shopping Center (1), Church Street Plaza Shopping Center (2), Jacksonville Plaza Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Jacksonville include: Westside Baptist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Church of God (C), Saint Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (D), Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (E), Saint Charles Catholic Church (F), Profile Baptist Church (G), Emmanuel Holiness Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Jacksonville Cemetery (1), Greenlawn Cemetery (2), Hillcrest Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Parks in Jacksonville include: John Pelham Monument (1), Jacksonville City Park (2), Memorial Stadium (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Jacksonville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Population density above state average for cities.
Strongest AM radio stations in Jacksonville:
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHMA (1390 AM; 5 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WANA (1490 AM; 1 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: DEWEY D. LANKFORD)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Jacksonville:
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WGRW (90.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WORD WORKS, INC.)
  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Jacksonville:
  • WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WJXS-CA (Channel 24; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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