Wedowee, AL

Wedowee, Alabama

Wedowee, Alabama, in Randolph county, is 65 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 70 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is home to some 818 residents.

The People and Families of Wedowee

In Wedowee, about 45% of adults are married. People in Wedowee have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wedowee had a median family income of $37,292. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Wedowee.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wedowee. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Wedowee can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Wedowee Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Wedowee was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Wedowee.

Commuting

In Wedowee, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wedowee, AL

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

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wedowee Almanac

Wedowee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wedowee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wedowee 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, Wedowee, 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.

Wedowee Hospitals

WEDOWEE HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
209 NORTH MAIN STREET
(256) 357-2111
Emergency Service: Yes

Wedowee High Schools (2004)

RANDOLPH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
465 WOODLAND AVE
256-357-4751
A Title I school.
Serves 664 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

RANDOLPH-ROANOKE AREA VOCATIONAL
960 MAIN ST S
256-357-2839
A Vocational School

RANDOLPH-ROANOKE CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
960 MAIN ST.SOUTH
256-357-2839
A Vocational School

Wedowee Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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