Wetumpka, AL

Wetumpka, Alabama

Introduction to Wetumpka, Alabama

Wetumpka, Alabama, in Elmore county, is 12 miles NE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 134 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Montgomery metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wetumpka is home to some 5,726 residents.

Wetumpka History

Wetumpka derived its name from the Indian terms ‘we - wau’, which meant water, and ‘tum - cau’, which meant rumbling. The French settled in the area in the late 1700s and remained in the city until 1763. It was under British rule until 1798. It was permanently settled by the whites in the early 1800s. The city was incorporated in 1834.

Wetumpka and nearby Attractions

• Civil Rights Memorial Center
• F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
• Wetumpka Church of Christ
• Toulouse Shopping Center
• Meadowbrook Park

Things To Do In Wetumpka

Wetumpka is near several museums including the Civil Rights Memorial Center, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum, First White House of the Confederacy, and Hank Williams Museum. One can also visit the Wetumpka Public Library and the many Baptist, Methodist, and other churches in the city. A variety of recreational facilities are provided at the many city parks. One can also visit Taylor Creek and Corn Creek.

Wetumpka Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Montgomery Regional Airport.

Wetumpka Higher Education

Institutes offering higher educational opportunities to residents of Wetumpka are Faulkner University, Alabama State University, Community College of the Air-Force, Auburn University Montgomery, and Tuskegee University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wetumpka, AL

Comparing Wetumpka 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wetumpka Almanac

Wetumpka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wetumpka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wetumpka Public Libraries

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Wetumpka Hospitals

ELMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(334) 567-4311
Emergency Service: Yes

Wetumpka High Schools (2004)

WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL
1251 COOSA RIVER PKWY
334-567-5158
Serves 973 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

ELMORE COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER
800 KELLY-FITZPATRICK DR
334-567-1219
A Vocational School

Wetumpka Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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