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Chatom, Alabama, in Washington county, is 54 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 150 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 1,193 residents.
In Chatom, about 51% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
There are more females than males in the town than is typical.
In 2000, Chatom had a median family income of $41,563. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Chatom.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Chatom. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Chatom can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Chatom was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Chatom. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Chatom, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Chatom strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Chatom to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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