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Satsuma, Alabama

Introduction to Satsuma, Alabama

Satsuma, Alabama is 11 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 135 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Mobile county. The city is part of the Mobile metro area. The population of Satsuma is 5,687.

Satsuma History

In the year 1878, the Mandarin Satsuma oranges in Alabama were introducted. Originally, the area of Satsuma was known as Fig Tree Island. Satsuma came to be known by its present-day name in 1915. Between the years 1912 and 1924, the Satsuma trees were damaged by citrus canker and cold weather. In 1959, the plans for Satsuma's town charter were submitted, and the area had its first municipal election that year.

Satsuma and nearby Attractions

  • Steele Creek Marina
  • Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church
  • Starlight Baptist Church
  • Satsuma Lions Park
  • Satsuma Public Library

Things To Do In Satsuma

Historic sites and museums near Satsuma include the American Sport Art Museum, Exploreum Science Museum, and the Bragg-Mitchell House. The city's beautiful churches are also worth visiting. The city’s lakes and brooks allow one to indulge in a variety of water sports. One can also spend a fun day out with family and friends at any of the local parks.

Satsuma Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Mobile Downtown Airport.

Satsuma Higher Education

Residents of Satsuma can enroll at the local Bishop State Community College and the University of South Alabama. Other institutes nearby include James H. Faulkner State Community College and the University of South Alabama-Baldwin.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySatsuma Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Satsuma Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Satsuma Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 8%Satsuma Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Satsuma Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Satsuma People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Satsuma, AL

Comparing Satsuma 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
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men49
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109

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