Luverne, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 2,685 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.9%
 
Males: 1,390  (51.8%)
Females: 1,295  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36049.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,321 (it was $22,457 in 2000)
Luverne:

$52,321
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,047 (it was $17,244 in 2000)

Luverne city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,566 (it was $61,200 in 2000)
Luverne:

$129,566
AL:

$200,900

Median gross rent in 2022: $579.

March 2022 cost of living index in Luverne: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.1%
(13.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.2% for Black residents, 69.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Luverne, AL (2022)
    • 1,63159.2%White alone
    • 65123.6%Black alone
    • 2047.4%Two or more races
    • 1786.5%Hispanic
    • 1234.5%Asian alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Luverne, Alabama as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Luverne is 284 to 1.


Crime rates in Luverne by year

Type

2009

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)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(37.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(71.2)
1
(34.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(70.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(73.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(112.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(36.1)
2
(71.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(70.3)
1
(35.2)
2
(70.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.4)
1
(36.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(75.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(252.9)
1
(35.5)
16
(569.6)
10
(349.3)
15
(525.4)
10
(351.4)
12
(422.1)
6
(211.9)
0
(0.0)
9
(327.7)
5
(182.7)
18
(668.2)
6
(225.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
14
(505.8)
10
(355.5)
10
(356.0)
13
(454.1)
12
(420.3)
22
(773.0)
33
(1,161)
13
(459.2)
2
(72.3)
15
(546.2)
4
(146.1)
12
(445.4)
5
(188.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
75
(2,710)
18
(639.9)
39
(1,388)
47
(1,642)
48
(1,681)
73
(2,565)
75
(2,638)
26
(918.4)
4
(144.6)
54
(1,966)
19
(694.2)
50
(1,856)
36
(1,354)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(144.5)
3
(106.6)
4
(142.4)
8
(279.4)
4
(140.1)
7
(246.0)
8
(281.4)
3
(106.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(254.9)
6
(219.2)
12
(445.4)
6
(225.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index216.887.5262.7217.6213.0324.0304.3140.910.8213.8161.5274.7318.7

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 Luverne, AL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 12 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.83
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (31.5%), English (9.1%), Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 351 feet

Land area: 12.4 square miles.

Population density: 217 people per square mile   (very low).

Luverne, Alabama map

277 residents are foreign born (5.6% Latin America, 4.1% Asia).

This city:

10.1%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $412 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $344 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (44.8 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (558.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Rutledge, AL (1.7 miles ),
Glenwood, AL (2.5 miles),
Goshen, AL (2.8 miles ),
Brantley, AL (3.0 miles ),
Petrey, AL (3.2 miles),
Goshen-Shady Grove, AL (3.5 miles ),
Petrey-Highland Home, AL (3.7 miles ),
Henderson-Spring Hill, AL (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 31.71 N, Longitude: 86.26 W

Area code: 334

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $181,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $168,600
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $219,100
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $168,400
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $217,600
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $310,000
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,300
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $26,000
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $101,600
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $140,700
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $134,700
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $141,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $335,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $136,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $79,100
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Luverne, AL residents
Average permit cost in Luverne, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Luverne, AL
Historical housing units in Luverne, AL

Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+0.4%).
Most common industries in Luverne, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Luverne, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Luverne, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Luverne, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.230. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.230
U.S.:

0.009

Tornado activity:

Luverne-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1969, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Luverne city center killed 2 people and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 tornado 36.2 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused $250 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Luverne-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.2 miles away from Luverne center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 130.4 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 195.7 miles away from Luverne center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 166.3 miles away from Luverne center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 195.7 miles away from Luverne 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 Crenshaw County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 5, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Luverne topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Luverne:

  • CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 101 HOSPITAL CIRCLE)
  • LUVERNE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (142 WEST THIRD STREET)

Airports located in Luverne:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luverne:

  • Troy University (about 20 miles; Troy, AL; Full-time enrollment: 16,148)
  • Enterprise State Community College (about 39 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • Alabama State University (about 45 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 46 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • Faulkner University (about 47 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 55 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
  • Tuskegee University (about 60 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)

Public high schools in Luverne:

  • LUVERNE HIGH SCH (Students: 1,007, Location: 194 FIRST AVE, Grades: PK-12)
  • CRENSHAW CO AREA VOC (Location: 183 VOTEC DR, Grades: 7-12)

Private high school in Luverne:

  • CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 279, Location: 608 COUNTRY CLUB DR, Grades: PK-12)
See full list of schools located in Luverne

Library in Luverne:

  • LUVERNE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $123,174; Location: 148 EAST THIRD AVENUE; 13,302 books; 926 audio materials; 565 video materials; 81 state licensed databases; 22 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Luverne: Crenshaw County Courthouse (A), Luverne City Hall (B), Luverne Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Luverne include: First Baptist Church (A), First Methodist Church (B), Church of Christ (C), Luverne First Assembly of God Church (D), Good Hope Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Emmaus Cemetery (1), Green Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Rays Pond (A), E S Stewart Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sikes Mill Creek (A), Cornett Mill Creek (B), Wise Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Luverne include: Douglas Park (1), Luverne Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: The Ole Hotel (28 E 5th St), Turner's Motel (928 East 3rd Street), St Charles Motel (1212 Forest Avenue Highway 331 South).

Birthplace of: Chester Adams - Football player.

Crenshaw County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Luverne that have no violations reported:

  • LUVERNE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 3,660, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.2%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.2%
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: 0.4% of all households
132 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
145 people in nursing homes in 2000
14 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Luverne (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Luverne Branch at 207 South Forest Avenue, branch established on 1933/06/03. 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
  • First Citizens Bank: at 100 West Third Street, branch established on 1980/07/08. Info updated 2010/03/22: Bank assets: $232.6 mil, Deposits: $190.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens-Crenshaw Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Luverne:

Marital status in Luverne, AL
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 45.1%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Luverne:

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Alabama average:

11.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Luverne, AL (based on Crenshaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,44252
Mainline Protestant87513
Black Protestant2442
Other2231
None5,122-
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: 6
Crenshaw County:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

7.99 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.4%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.6%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.7%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Luverne:

48.6%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Luverne:

43.3%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Luverne:

18.3%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Luverne:

11.8%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.9%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Luverne:

54.0%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.5%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Luverne, 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 12$38,113$38,1133$1,032
Streets and Highways 10$24,992$29,9900$0
Electric Power 6$21,083$42,1660$0
Police - Other 4$14,018$42,0540$0
Local Libraries 2$6,874$41,2443$1,339
Water Supply 2$7,629$45,7740$0
Solid Waste Management 2$7,631$45,7860$0
Other Government Administration 2$7,407$44,4429$2,283
Financial Administration 1$6,163$73,9560$0
Parks and Recreation 1$4,467$53,60414$16,383
Welfare 0$0 1$2,580
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$1,292
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$821
Totals for Government 42$138,377$39,53637$25,730

Luverne government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $3,105,000 ($1156.42)
    Police Protection: $532,000 ($198.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $217,000 ($80.82)
    Libraries: $86,000 ($32.03)
    Parks and Recreation: $79,000 ($29.42)
    Sewerage: $74,000 ($27.56)
    Water Utilities: $63,000 ($23.46)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $55,000 ($20.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,748,000 ($651.02)

Luverne government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $307,000 ($114.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $249,000 ($92.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $44,000 ($16.39)
    Air Transportation: $36,000 ($13.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $58,000 ($21.60)
    Rents: $21,000 ($7.82)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $4,577,000 ($1704.66)
    Water Utilities: $277,000 ($103.17)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $1,153,000 ($429.42)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,038,000 ($386.59)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $176,000 ($65.55)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $129,000 ($48.04)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $86,000 ($32.03)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $79,000 ($29.42)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $42,000 ($15.64)
    Other Selective Sales: $34,000 ($12.66)
Businesses in Luverne, AL
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1McDonald's1
AutoZone1RadioShack1
H&R Block1Rite Aid1
Kroger1Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Luverne:

  • WTBF (970 AM; 5 kW; TROY, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQLS (1200 AM; 10 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOPP (1290 AM; 2 kW; OPP, AL; Owner: E. & R BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLWI (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Luverne:

  • WAOQ (100.3 FM; BRANTLEY, AL; Owner: ALATRON CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKMX (106.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: WKMX, INC.)
  • WAXU (91.1 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • WTSU (89.9 FM; MONTGOMERY-TROY, AL; Owner: TROY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WZTZ (101.1 FM; ELBA, AL; Owner: ELBA RADIO COMPANY)
  • WTBF-FM (94.7 FM; BRUNDIDGE, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKXN (95.9 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WFXX (107.7 FM; GEORGIANA, AL; Owner: JEFFREY K. HAYNES)
  • WPGG (93.3 FM; EVERGREEN, AL; Owner: GULF COAST BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WQZX (94.3 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: HAYNES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSTF (91.5 FM; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN EDUC. RADIO,INC)

TV broadcast stations around Luverne:

  • WDIQ (Channel 2; DOZIER, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
Luverne fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Luverne fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 60.1mTotal length
  • $26,153,000Total costs
  • 36,647Total average daily traffic
  • 3,188Total average daily truck traffic
  • 51,050Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Luverne, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Luverne, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Luverne)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

149 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Luverne, AL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • NORTH BRANTLEY, Approx 6/10 Mi E Of Hwy 331 2.5 Mi S (Brantley North, Al)100006986 (Lat: 31.666333 Lon: -86.226528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WMM928,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2012, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2017, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • Various Locations (Lat: 31.750139 Lon: -86.166611), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPJA215,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 08/22/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2010, Phone: (202) 331-9495

  • Franklin St (Lat: 31.713750 Lon: -86.269389), Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPND201,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.668 MHz, 952.668 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2012, Registrant: Powersouth Energy Cooperative, 2027 East Three Notch St., Andalusia, AL 36420, Phone: (334) 427-3000, Fax: (334) 427-3439, Email:

  • Lat: 31.721278 Lon: -86.228833, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQOQ428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2011, Expiration Date: 12/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2022, Certifier: Richard J Spurlin Jr, Registrant: S&p Communications LLC, 187 Ellis Road, Opp, AL 36467, Phone: (334) 493-6729, Fax: (334) 493-0016, Email:

  • 9BH0625A, 318 Live Oak Road (Lat: 31.817861 Lon: -86.305833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQWG449,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2015, Expiration Date: 08/14/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • FARRIOR ROAD, Route 2, (Unassigned Box #) (Luverne) (Lat: 31.840917 Lon: -86.279139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.6 m, Call Sign: WQYM443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 11/07/2016, Expiration Date: 11/07/2026, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • LUVERNE, On Cr 6 2 Mi E (Lat: 31.706111 Lon: -86.241389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 92.6 m, Call Sign: WQYR978,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 12/28/2016, Expiration Date: 12/28/2026, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Luverne)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: GENERAL DYNAMICS F-16A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-shaft
    N-Number: 324DC, N324DC, N-324DC, Serial Number: 78-0061, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2008
    Registrant (Government): Crenshaw County Board Of Education, 183 Votec Dr, Luverne, AL 36049
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9271K, N9271K, N-9271K, Serial Number: 108-2271, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/1970
    Registrant (Co-Owned): E H Henderson, Rt 3, Luverne, AL 36049, Other Owners: Jimmy Henderson, Larry Roberts
  • Aircraft: PIPER J-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 56 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A40 SERIES (40 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21417, N21417, N-21417, Serial Number: 2266, Year manufactured: 1938
    Registrant (Individual): Herbert S Hatton, , Luverne, AL 36049
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/25/2019
  • Aircraft: JOHNSON WILLIAM P MAXAIR XP503 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 27WJ, N27WJ, N-27WJ, Serial Number: DR0057, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Edward S Olshewski, 1567 Airport Rd, Luverne, AL 36049
  • Aircraft: OLSHEWSKI EDWARD BD-5B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 3292D, N3292D, N-3292D, Serial Number: 2763, Certificate Issue Date: 08/28/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Edward S Olshewski, 1567 Airport Rd, Luverne, AL 36049
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/08/2018
  • Aircraft: WARE MICHAEL E TEENIE TWO (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35MW, N35MW, N-35MW, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 11/20/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 04/22/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Edward S Olshewski, 1567 Airport Rd, Luverne, AL 36049
  • Aircraft: BOCH TOM JR KING COBRA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CUYUNA ALL MDLS A/B (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9188N, N9188N, N-9188N, Serial Number: 20487, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1987, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Edward S Olshewski, 1567 Airport Rd, Luverne, AL 36049
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/16/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 43 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Luverne, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.7%), and Structure Fires (28.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Luverne, AL
    • 7644.7%Outside Fires
    • 4828.2%Structure Fires
    • 2615.3%Other
    • 2011.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Luverne, AL
Most common first names in Luverne, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7473.0 years
John7274.8 years
Willie4974.5 years
Mary4979.0 years
William4673.3 years
Annie3379.1 years
George2872.8 years
Henry2676.0 years
Mattie2584.9 years
Charlie2268.4 years
Most common last names in Luverne, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams3077.5 years
Davis2878.4 years
Jones2674.0 years
Johnson2479.1 years
Owens2472.7 years
Taylor2074.5 years
Jackson2074.1 years
Mitchell2077.9 years
King1974.8 years
Smith1969.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Luverne, AL
  • 61.2%Electricity
  • 32.6%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Luverne, AL
  • 89.0%Electricity
  • 11.0%Utility gas


Luverne compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Luverne on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Korea (population 500+)"
  • #42 (36049) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Welsh first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
There are 5 pilots and 14 other airmen in this city.
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