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Eufaula, AL


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Eufaula, Alabama

Introduction to Eufaula, Alabama

Eufaula, Alabama, in Barbour county, is 40 miles S of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 135 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 13,908 residents in the city.

Eufaula History

Eufaula was originally inhabited by three Creek Indian tribes. In fact, the city was named Eufaulas after one of the tribes. It was first settled by the whites in 1823. For awhile it was known as the city of Irwinton after General William Irwin, who promoted the area's development. Later in 1843, it was renamed Eufaula because mail was continuously directed to Irwinton, Georgia, by mistake. The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1964.

Eufaula and nearby Attractions

  • Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
  • Lakepoint Resort State Park
  • Shorter Mansion
  • Lake Eufaula
  • Fendall Hall
  • Hart House

Things To Do In Eufaula

Eufaula offers a wide variety of recreational facilities including the Cheneyhatchee Creek Recreation Area, Old Creek Town Recreation Area, Governors Park, and Cowikee Recreation Area. The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal destination for a family day out. You can enjoy a great shopping experience at the Eufaula Square Shopping Center.

Eufaula Transportation

Flights are available from Lawson AAF Airport.

Eufaula Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Columbus State University, Tuskegee University, George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEufaula Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEufaula Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Eufaula Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Eufaula Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eufaula, AL

Comparing Eufaula 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 Population97
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home69
Public Transportation Use26
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime45

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