Clanton, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 8,956 (63% urban, 37% rural).
Population change since 2000: +14.8%
 
Males: 3,516  (39.3%)
Females: 5,440  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

40.7 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35045, 35046, 36091.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,619 (it was $30,394 in 2000)
Clanton:

$48,619
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,037 (it was $15,299 in 2000)

Clanton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $203,476 (it was $81,200 in 2000)
Clanton:

$203,476
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,386; detached houses: $209,833; townhouses or other attached units: $113,368; mobile homes: $70,594

Median gross rent in 2022: $884.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clanton: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%
(12.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.3% for Black residents, 1.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.5% for other race residents, 12.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clanton, AL (2022)
    • 6,22370.3%White alone
    • 1,48816.8%Black alone
    • 6787.7%Hispanic
    • 3113.5%Two or more races
    • 1451.6%Asian alone
    • 470.5%Other race alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 69 registered sex offenders living in Clanton, Alabama as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clanton is 127 to 1.


Crime rates in Clanton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.4)
1
(11.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(34.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(33.5)
3
(34.8)
2
(23.1)
5
(57.5)
2
(23.0)
5
(57.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(45.0)
1
(11.3)
1
(11.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.3)
3
(34.2)
3
(34.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
11
(123.0)
8
(92.8)
7
(80.8)
7
(80.5)
10
(115.2)
5
(57.0)
4
(45.7)
1
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(34.2)
2
(22.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
31
(346.6)
36
(417.7)
46
(531.2)
39
(448.2)
40
(460.7)
34
(387.6)
56
(639.9)
110
(1,238)
36
(405.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(34.2)
8
(90.8)
13
(148.1)
39
(443.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
107
(1,196)
12
(139.2)
124
(1,432)
84
(965.4)
66
(760.2)
69
(786.5)
59
(674.2)
72
(810.1)
35
(394.1)
2
(22.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(34.0)
17
(193.7)
128
(1,455)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
441
(4,931)
388
(4,502)
454
(5,242)
420
(4,827)
512
(5,897)
572
(6,520)
446
(5,097)
353
(3,972)
139
(1,565)
4
(45.6)
7
(79.8)
24
(272.4)
102
(1,162)
250
(2,841)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
17
(190.1)
11
(127.6)
22
(254.0)
13
(149.4)
19
(218.8)
17
(193.8)
16
(182.8)
33
(371.3)
20
(225.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(22.8)
4
(45.4)
14
(159.5)
15
(170.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.5)
2
(23.0)
1
(11.5)
4
(45.6)
2
(22.9)
2
(22.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(22.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(34.1)
City-Data.com crime index429.3339.3479.2432.4451.7494.4430.2532.2198.312.511.944.1140.0420.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Clanton, AL

Crime rate in Clanton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 30 (29 officers - 28 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.30
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (32.6%), English (8.9%), German (6.7%), Irish (5.5%), European (3.6%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 599 feet

Land area: 20.3 square miles.

Population density: 441 people per square mile   (low).

Clanton, Alabama map

308 residents are foreign born (2.4% Latin America, 1.0% Asia).

This city:

3.5%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $709 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $513 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (38.8 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (559.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Thorsby, AL (2.7 miles ),
Isabella-Pletcher, AL (2.8 miles ),
Verbena, AL (2.9 miles ),
Mineral Springs, AL (3.1 miles ),
Jemison, AL (3.3 miles ),
Billingsley, AL (3.6 miles),
Maplesville, AL (3.9 miles ),
Marbury, AL (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 32.84 N, Longitude: 86.63 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,726 (+30.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,564 (45.2%)

Area code: 205

Distribution of median household income in Clanton, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clanton, AL in 2022
Clanton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 83 buildings, average cost: $158,100
  • 2021: 86 buildings, average cost: $140,700
  • 2020: 26 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2018: 19 buildings, average cost: $104,900
  • 2017: 21 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2016: 13 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2013: 12 buildings, average cost: $128,800
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $141,300
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $153,600
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $139,900
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $163,500
  • 2007: 48 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2006: 58 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2005: 42 buildings, average cost: $110,200
  • 2004: 32 buildings, average cost: $132,200
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2002: 19 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2001: 31 buildings, average cost: $111,700
  • 2000: 31 buildings, average cost: $90,800
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 1998: 30 buildings, average cost: $103,900
  • 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $88,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Clanton, AL residents
Average permit cost in Clanton, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Clanton, AL
Historical housing units in Clanton, AL
Most common industries in Clanton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Utilities (4.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Utilities (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Clanton, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)

Average climate in Clanton, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Clanton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/17/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Clanton city center killed one person and injured 24 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.1 miles away from the city center killed 10 people and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clanton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 53.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 124.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 128.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 128.0 miles away from Clanton center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.0 miles away from Clanton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chilton County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 5, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clanton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Clanton:

  • CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER (provides emergency services, 1010 LAY DAM ROAD)
  • SOUTHERNCARE CLANTON (1622 7TH STREET NORTH, SUITE 134)
  • HATLEY HEALTH CARE INC (300 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE)
  • RCG CLANTON (275 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE)
  • MID-SOUTH HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC (118 6TH STREET SOUTH)
  • SUNCREST HOME HEALTH (1010 LAY DAM ROAD)

Airports located in Clanton:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clanton:

  • University of Montevallo (about 23 miles; Montevallo, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,826)
  • Alabama State University (about 39 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)
  • Faulkner University (about 40 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 42 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • Samford University (about 45 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 3,829)
  • Virginia College-Birmingham (about 45 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 8,167)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 45 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)

Public high schools in Clanton:

Public elementary/middle schools in Clanton:

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Library in Clanton:

  • CHILTON - CLANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $239,976; Location: 100 FIRST AVENUE; 69,728 books; 551 audio materials; 1,698 video materials; 81 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clanton: Clanton Golf and Country Club (A), Chilton County Courthouse (B), Clanton City Hall (C), Clanton Fire and Rescue Department Station 1 (D), Clanton Fire and Rescue Department Station 2 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clanton include: Poplar Springs Baptist Church (A), New Style Church (B), New Harmony Primitive Baptist Church (C), Jacksons Chapel Baptist Church (D), Hopewell Baptist Church (E), Friendship Baptist Church (F), Bell Lane Baptist Church (G), Resurrection Catholic Church (H), Clanton Presbyterian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lomax Cemetery (1), New Harmony Cemetery (2), Jacksons Chapel Cemetery (3), Bell Lane Cemetery (4), Clanton Cemetery (5), Popwell Cemetery (6), Aldridge Family Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: T J Stewart Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Poley Bridge Creek (A), Goose Pond Creek (B), Black Snake Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Clanton: Tiger Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Alabama's Finest Hunting Lodge (Tours & Charters; 4598 County Road 49) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Days Inn Clanton AL (2000 Big M Boulevard) (1), GuestHouse Intl Clanton- AL (946 Lake Mitchell Road) (2), Best Western Inn (801 Bradberry Lane) (3), Guesthouse International Inn (946 Lake Mitchell Road) (4), Sunrise USA Inc (946 Lake Mitchell Road) (5), Scottish Inns (2301 7th Street South) (6), Days Inn (2000 Big M Boulevard) (7), Cloverleaf Motel (1200 7th Street South) (8), Key West Inn Clanton- AL (2045 7th Street South) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Shelby Chilton County Court (201 6th Street South) (1), Chilton County - Judge of District Court (2nd Avenue North) (2), Chilton County - Circuit Court Clerk (2nd Avenue North) (3), Clanton City - Municipal Court (601 1st Avenue) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Grayson Russell - Actor, Mac Powell - Male singer, Clay Carroll - Baseball player, Drew Roy - Actor, Wesley Dennis - Country singer, Amariah Farrow - Football player, Melinda Mullins - Actor.

Chilton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clanton and their reported violations in the past:

CLANTON WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 13,500, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) - Between APR-2008 and JUL-2008, Contaminant: Cryptosporidium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-21-2009)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.8%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Clanton in 2010:

  • 171 people in correctional residential facilities
  • 141 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 8 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Clanton in 2000:

  • 148 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 120 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Banks with branches in Clanton (2011 data):

  • Peoples Southern Bank: at 620 Second Avenue North, branch established on 1901/01/01; Branch South at Highway 31 South, branch established on 1990/11/15. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $149.2 mil, Deposits: $126.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Psb Bancshares, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Clanton Branch at 100 Seventh Street South, branch established on 1984/06/19. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Clanton Branch at 501 Second Avenue North, branch established on 1919/11/19. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • SouthFirst Bank: 102 5th Street North Branch at 105 5th Street North, branch established on 1963/08/12. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $125.0 mil, Deposits: $109.3 mil, headquarters in Sylacauga, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices
  • Woodforest National Bank: Al Clanton Branch at 1415 7th Street South, branch established on 2009/08/08. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions)
  • Peachtree Bank: Clanton Branch at 1501 7th Street North, branch established on 1994/03/14. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $53.0 mil, Deposits: $44.9 mil, headquarters in Maplesville, AL, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Southcrest Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Clanton:

Marital status in Clanton, AL
  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 18.1%

For population 25 years and over in Clanton:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Alabama average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Clanton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Clanton, AL (based on Chilton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,60898
Mainline Protestant1,80514
Black Protestant1,1167
Catholic7091
Other2502
None13,155-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Chilton County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Chilton County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Chilton County:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Chilton County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Chilton County:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

33.9%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clanton:

45.4%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Clanton:

38.6%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.7%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.0%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Clanton:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clanton:

32.9%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Clanton:

49.7%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Clanton:

75.7%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clanton, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 25$106,452$51,0974$5,153
Solid Waste Management 22$53,843$29,3690$0
Other Government Administration 14$50,016$42,8710$0
Water Supply 11$43,360$47,3022$3,273
Streets and Highways 8$28,093$42,1402$3,709
Sewerage 7$24,736$42,4050$0
Judicial and Legal 6$18,628$37,2560$0
Parks and Recreation 6$17,734$35,4684$2,945
Financial Administration 6$22,006$44,0120$0
Other and Unallocable 4$12,010$36,0301$188
Firefighters 1$5,277$63,32419$20,212
Welfare 1$2,748$32,9763$3,587
Totals for Government 111$384,901$41,61135$39,067

Clanton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $1,846,000 ($206.12)
    Sewerage: $909,000 ($101.50)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,882,000 ($321.80)
    Water Utilities: $1,687,000 ($188.37)
    Central Staff Services: $1,598,000 ($178.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,417,000 ($158.22)
    Regular Highways: $1,035,000 ($115.56)
    Sewerage: $839,000 ($93.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $772,000 ($86.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $613,000 ($68.45)
    General - Other: $329,000 ($36.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $234,000 ($26.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $802,000 ($89.55)

Clanton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,133,000 ($126.51)
    Sewerage: $940,000 ($104.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($0.22)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $181,000 ($20.21)
    Rents: $131,000 ($14.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $130,000 ($14.52)
    Interest Earnings: $102,000 ($11.39)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.11)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,225,000 ($248.44)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $125,000 ($13.96)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,058,000 ($899.73)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,347,000 ($150.40)
    Property: $738,000 ($82.40)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $504,000 ($56.28)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $274,000 ($30.59)
    Other Selective Sales: $243,000 ($27.13)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $124,000 ($13.85)
    Other License: $94,000 ($10.50)
    Public Utilities Sales: $53,000 ($5.92)

Clanton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,425,000 ($829.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,315,000 ($705.11)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,110,000 ($123.94)

Clanton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,673,000 ($1526.69)
Businesses in Clanton, AL
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1McDonald's1
Advance Auto Parts1Nike2
Arby's1Nissan1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Best Western1RadioShack1
Blockbuster1Rite Aid1
Burger King1SONIC Drive-In1
CVS1Sears1
Chevrolet1Subway2
Days Inn1T-Mobile2
FedEx3Taco Bell1
Ford1Toyota1
H&R Block1U-Haul3
Holiday Inn1UPS3
KFC1Waffle House1
La-Z-Boy1Walmart1
Little Caesars Pizza1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clanton:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAPZ (1250 AM; 5 kW; WETUMPKA, AL; Owner: J & W PROMOTIONS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WXVI (1600 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: SUNSHINE 16 RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clanton:

  • WEZZ-FM (97.7 FM; CLANTON, AL; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • WQEM (101.5 FM; COLUMBIANA, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
  • WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIB (91.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
  • WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQKS-FM (96.1 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Clanton:

  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WMCF-TV (Channel 45; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIQ (Channel 10; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WABM (Channel 68; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM (WABM-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
Clanton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Clanton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 92Number of bridges
  • 1,030ft / 314mTotal length
  • $108,514,000Total costs
  • 765,151Total average daily traffic
  • 139,430Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clanton, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 61920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 161950-1959
  • 311960-1969
  • 101970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Clanton, AL
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Clanton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 242 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Clanton, AL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 89 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clanton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Clanton)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$119,13813$72,12658$123,64411$38,77910$40,3754$35,835
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$132,7002$68,4608$148,1551$54,7500$02$21,760
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$79,91313$83,77242$124,77910$68,2542$74,0904$60,462
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$74,2804$123,15228$129,1591$132,2400$01$75,780
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$95,4400$04$159,1950$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0601.01 , 0601.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$151,8102$205,340
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$159,7502$100,070
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0601.01 , 0601.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Clanton, AL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Clanton, AL - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 94. The highest number of fire incidents - 166 took place in 2016, and the least - 14 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Clanton, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.2%), and Structure Fires (38.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clanton, AL
    • 66344.2%Outside Fires
    • 58138.7%Structure Fires
    • 22014.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 362.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clanton, AL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Clanton, Alabama:

  • Key West Inn - Clanton, 2045 7TH St S, Clanton, Alabama 35045 , Phone: (205) 755-8500
  • Best Western Inn, 801 Bradberry Ln, Clanton, Alabama 35046 , Phone: (205) 280-1006
  • Days Inn Clanton, 2000 Big M Blvd, Clanton, Alabama 35046 , Phone: (205) 755-2420, Fax: (205) 755-2420
  • Holiday Inn Express, 815 Bradberry Ln, Clanton, Alabama 35046 , Phone: (205) 280-1880, Fax: (205) 280-1882
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Clanton, Alabama
Most common first names in Clanton, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James23572.1 years
William16670.6 years
Mary15077.6 years
John14572.7 years
Willie7176.2 years
Robert7169.8 years
Charles6169.1 years
Thomas5768.9 years
George5476.2 years
Annie5179.3 years
Most common last names in Clanton, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mims21373.5 years
Jones15575.9 years
Smith12274.7 years
Cleckler8971.7 years
Williams8474.5 years
Easterling8375.7 years
Baker7875.6 years
Davis7575.2 years
Johnson6777.5 years
Robinson6577.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clanton, AL
  • 82.9%Electricity
  • 10.6%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clanton, AL
  • 90.3%Electricity
  • 7.0%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used


Clanton compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Clanton on our top lists:

  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: sales and related occupations (population 5,000+)"
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