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Atmore, Alabama

Introduction to Atmore, Alabama

Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia county, is 39 miles NE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 170 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 7,676.

Atmore History

Atmore was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians. The city's development began after the American Civil War in the 1860's, when the Mobile and Great Northern railroad first entered the area. At that time, it was named Williams Station. Later in 1897, the city was renamed after C.P. Atmore, the General Ticket Agent of Louisville Nashville Railroad. The city's economic development largely depended on the agriculture and timber industries.

Atmore and nearby Attractions

  • Claude D. Kelley State Park
  • Turtle Point Environmental Science Center
  • Little River State Forest
  • American Sport Art Museum
  • Carlen House
  • Museum of Mobile

Things To Do In Atmore

Atmore has a number of parks and playgrounds such as the South Eighth Avenue City Park, Westside Park, and North Eighth Avenue City Park. You can also visit Claude D. Kelley State Park and Little River State Forest. One can spend their leisure time at the Turtle Point Environmental Science Center. You can enjoy shopping at the Atmore Plaza Shopping Center. The city hosts several special events and festivals each year including Williams Station Day, Mayfest, and South Alabama Old Time Fiddlers' Convention.

Atmore Transportation

Flights can be availed from Pensacola Regional Airport.

Atmore Higher Education

There are several colleges and universities that offer higher educational facilities including James H Faulkner State Community College, University of West Florida, Bishop State Community College, and many more.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAtmore Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAtmore Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAtmore Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Atmore Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Atmore, AL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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