Arab, AL

Arab, Alabama

Introduction to Arab, Alabama

Arab, Alabama, in Marshall county, is 29 miles S of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 127 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 7,174 people lived in Arab.

Arab History

The city of Arab was founded by Stephen Tuttle Thompson and was originally known as Thompson's Village. The first post office was established in 1882, and Thompson became the postmaster in 1892. Arab was also incorporated in the same year. Originally, the name proposed was Arad. However, the postal authorities misspelled the name and it was never corrected. J.R.N. Thompson became the city's first mayor. Arab High School was established in 1921.

Arab and nearby Attractions

• Arab Historic Complex
• Guntersville State Park
• Buck Island Reef National Monument
• Guntersville Lake and Dam
• Ave Maria Grotto
• Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center

Things To Do In Arab

During your stay in Arab, you can visit the Arab Historic Complex, Buck Island Reef National Monument, and Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center. There are several houses of worship in the city including Gilliam Springs Church, Eddy Baptist Church, and Pleasant Valley Church. The City of Arab also hosts several events and festivals throughout the year such as the Poke Salat Festival and Community Fair.

Arab Transportation

Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field is the nearest airport.

Arab Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by Alabama A & M University, John C Calhoun State Community College, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, and many other colleges and universities.

High Points

Arab strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Arab, AL

Comparing Arab to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Arab Almanac

Arab Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Arab Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Arab residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Arab Public Libraries

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Arab High Schools (2004)

ARAB HIGH SCHOOL
511 ARABIAN DR NE
256-586-6026
Serves 1,014 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Arab Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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