Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 12 min5:36 am – 7:48 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 6 min6:35 am – 4:41 pm
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People493 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 54.4246 householdsMedian household income $55,800Median home value $125,70088% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate58% of adults are in the labour force, 260 employedMain industries: professional and business services 30%, retail 15%, education and health care 13%Average commute 40 minutes100% drive aloneSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher77% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 91°F, lows 72°FColdest month January: highs 59°F, lows 38°F58 in of rain a year, on about 74 dayswettest month JulySnow is rare65 days above 90°F, 32 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ft Gaines 2 station, 7 mi away; rain from Abbeville; snow from Headland
Nearby landmarksLake Helenlake · 3.8 miRiver Hillpeak · 5.1 miBright Springspring · 5.3 miStarlings Pondlake · 4.7 miWalter F George Reservoirreservoir · 9.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsKolomoki Mounds State Parkstate park · 9.4 mi · 1,294 acresGeorge Bagby State Parkstate park · 9.9 mi · 262 acresGeorge W. Andrews Recreation Arearecreation area · 15.0 mi · 1,764 acresLake Walter F. George Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 14.8 mi · 62 acresWalter F. George Recreation Arearecreation area · 16.2 mi · 26,765 acresBlue Springs State Parkstate park · 26.3 mi · 100 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowHenry County, AL, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHurricane Relatively ModerateDrought Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality57% of days had good air in 2025209 of 365 days measured155 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 46, worst day 115main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Dougherty County, GA, 52 mi away
Internet at home81% of households have a broadband subscription49% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone19% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWills Cross Roads Water Systemserves 540 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation310 ft94 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalLifeBrite Community Hospital of Early13.1 miPost officeShorterville Post Office3.6 miTown hallFort Gaines City Hall6.5 miPoliceClay County Sheriff's Office6.4 miFire stationShorterville Volunteer Fire Department3.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportDothan Regional Airport DHN25 miMajor airportPensacola International Airport PNS144 miUS highwayUS 43112 miCoachDothan (Raceway)Greyhound29 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 36373 ZIP area.
