Lanett, AL

Lanett, Alabama

Introduction to Lanett, Alabama

Lanett, Alabama, in Chambers county, is 30 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 7,897.

Lanett History

Lanett derived its name from two local mill owners, Lafayette Lanier and Theodore Bennett. Originally, Lanett was known as the Town of Bluffton. It was incorporated on December 7, 1865. After 28 years, the citizens changed its name and the City of Lanett was founded on February 1, 1895, following an approval of the charter for name change. One of the last Civil War battles east of the Mississippi occurred near the city in 1865.

Lanett and nearby Attractions

• Riverside Country Club
• Valley Shopping Center
• West Side Baptist Church
• Fort Tyler
• Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
• Chambers County Museum

Things To Do In Lanett

Southern Harbor Resort and Marina, located in the south end of West Point Lake in Lanett, offers a variety of lakefront activities including cottage rentals, boating, water sports, and the Key west Grille restaurant. The City of Lanett’s recreation center offers youth football, soccer, cheerleading, and basketball. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art features collections of American and European 19th and 20th century art. Chewacla State Park spreads over 696 acres of land and offers camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. There are also a few shopping places offering popular chain stores, specialty boutiques, antique shops, and local flea markets.

Lanett Transportation

The nearest airport is Columbus Metropolitan Airport.

Lanett Higher Education

Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College, and Columbus State University are the closest universities and colleges.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Lanett, AL

Comparing Lanett 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Lanett Almanac

Lanett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lanett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lanett, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lanett High Schools (2004)

LANETT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1301 S 8TH AVE
334-644-5965
Serves 271 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Lanett Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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