Our location on Interstate 85, and our close proximity to
Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, make the Greater Valley Area a good
place to grow! Just ask our existing industry and business.
The Greater Valley Area prides itself on being recognized as an ideal place
to live, work and play. If you are relocating yourself or business to the
area, the links below will help facilitate your move.
Chambers County Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are
36,583 people, 14,522 households, and 10,194 families residing in the county.
The population density is 24/km˛ (61/mi˛). There are 16,256 housing units
at an average density of 11/km˛ (27/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is
60.88% White, 38.11% Black or African
American, 0.13% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from
other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population are
Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There are 14,522 households out of which 29.30% have children under the age
of 18 living with them, 48.50% are married couples living together, 17.40% have
a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% are non-families.
27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.40% have someone
living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48
and the average family size is 3.01.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18,
8.60% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who
are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females
there are 89.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.30
males.
The median income for a household in the county is $29,667, and the median
income for a family is $36,598. Males have a median income of $28,771 versus
$21,159 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,147. 17.00% of
the population and 14.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the
total people living in poverty, 22.50% are under the age of 18 and 18.20% are 65
or older.
Temp:
40 F average winter
79 F average summer
Average Precipitation: 30.16 in.
Elevation - 612 ft/above sea level
County - Chambers
Nearby Metropolitan Cities:
Atlanta, GA - 72 Miles
Montgomery, AL - 75 Miles
Columbus, GA - 32 Miles
Auburn/Opelika, AL - 25 Miles
LaGrange, GA - 15 Miles
Auto Registrations - After establishing residence in the
State of Alabama, you must apply for automobile plates and license within 30
days. Both may be obtained from the Chambers County Courthouse in Lafayette.
Utilities
Alabama Power
City of Lanett (334) 644-5203
(Electric, Water, and Garbage Pick-up)
Water
Cable:
Charter Communications (334) 644-2121
Knology (334) 645-8630
Telephone:
Interstate Valley Telephone (334) 645-8630
T Mobile (334)
