Florala, AL

Florala, Alabama

Florala, Alabama is 57 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 221 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Covington county. The population of the city is 1,964.

The People and Families of Florala

In Florala, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Florala are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 19% of Florala is non-white. Florala is home to people of a variety of races.

Florala has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florala had a median family income of $21,176. A sizable number of people in Florala work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Florala political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Florala Housing

Of the housing in Florala, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Florala, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Florala, AL

Comparing Florala 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
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Florala Almanac

Florala Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Florala Public Libraries

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Florala Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Florala, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Florala Hospitals

FLORALA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
24273 FIFTH AVENUE
(334) 858-3287
Emergency Service: Yes

Florala High Schools (2004)

FLORALA HIGH SCHOOL
22114 BEGONIA ST.
334-858-3765
A Title I school.
Serves 152 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

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