Hanceville, Alabama facts for kids
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Hanceville, Alabama
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| City of Hanceville | |||
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| Motto(s):
"A Positive and Progressive Community"
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Location of Hanceville in Cullman County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Cullman | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.39 sq mi (11.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,217 | ||
| • Density | 735.99/sq mi (284.17/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35077
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| Area code(s) | 256 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-32968 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403793 | ||
Hanceville is a city located in Cullman County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a friendly community with a motto of "A Positive and Progressive Community." In 2020, about 3,217 people lived there.
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Discovering Hanceville's Past
Hanceville was first settled in 1832. It officially became a city in May 1879. When Cullman County was created in 1877, Hanceville was split between two counties. Later, in 1901, the county lines were changed again. Since then, Hanceville has been fully located within Cullman County.
Exploring Hanceville's Location
Hanceville is found in the southeastern part of Cullman County. A main road, U.S. Route 31, goes right through the city. This road leads north about 9 miles (14 km) to Cullman, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 14 miles (23 km) to Smoke Rise.
The city covers a total area of about 4.39 square miles (11.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Hanceville's Weather Patterns
Hanceville experiences a varied climate throughout the year.
| Climate data for Hanceville, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2003–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 69.9 (21.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
79.5 (26.4) |
83.9 (28.8) |
88.7 (31.5) |
93.4 (34.1) |
95.3 (35.2) |
95.3 (35.2) |
91.6 (33.1) |
85.9 (29.9) |
76.5 (24.7) |
70.8 (21.6) |
97.0 (36.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.9 (10.5) |
55.1 (12.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
71.7 (22.1) |
78.5 (25.8) |
85.0 (29.4) |
88.2 (31.2) |
88.1 (31.2) |
83.4 (28.6) |
72.9 (22.7) |
62.2 (16.8) |
53.5 (11.9) |
71.1 (21.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 40.3 (4.6) |
43.6 (6.4) |
51.4 (10.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
77.7 (25.4) |
77.1 (25.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
60.3 (15.7) |
49.4 (9.7) |
42.7 (5.9) |
59.5 (15.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
32.1 (0.1) |
39.3 (4.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
54.9 (12.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
67.2 (19.6) |
66.0 (18.9) |
60.2 (15.7) |
47.7 (8.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
47.9 (8.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 13.0 (−10.6) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
41.5 (5.3) |
54.5 (12.5) |
59.7 (15.4) |
58.8 (14.9) |
46.9 (8.3) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
11.5 (−11.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
5 (−15) |
16 (−9) |
26 (−3) |
34 (1) |
51 (11) |
51 (11) |
49 (9) |
39 (4) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
5 (−15) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.81 (148) |
5.77 (147) |
5.78 (147) |
5.57 (141) |
4.91 (125) |
4.73 (120) |
4.67 (119) |
3.86 (98) |
3.89 (99) |
3.58 (91) |
4.58 (116) |
5.83 (148) |
58.98 (1,499) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.5 (1.3) |
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 (0.25) |
1.1 (2.82) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 100.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Understanding Hanceville's Population
The number of people living in Hanceville has grown steadily over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1910 | 464 | — | |
| 1920 | 441 | −5.0% | |
| 1930 | 780 | 76.9% | |
| 1940 | 650 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 775 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,174 | 51.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,027 | 72.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,220 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,246 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,951 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,982 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,217 | 7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2020, there were 3,217 people living in Hanceville. The city had 1,263 households and 730 families. The average age in Hanceville was about 47.7 years old.
Population Details from the 2020 Census
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Hanceville in 2020.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,786 | 86.6% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 122 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 127 | 3.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 | 4.69% |
The average household income in Hanceville was about $49,660. The median house value was around $99,900.
Fun Places to Visit in Hanceville
Hanceville has some interesting places to see and do.
- Our Lady of the Angels Monastery: This beautiful building is also known as the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Its construction started in 1996 and finished in 1999. It was built under the guidance of Mother Angelica, who founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).
- Mount Doom Paintball Field: If you like outdoor adventures, Hanceville is home to Alabama's oldest paintball and airsoft field. It has been open since the 1980s.
Learning and Education in Hanceville
Hanceville offers good educational opportunities for its residents.
Local Schools
- Hanceville High School: This school serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school's colors are purple and gold, and their mascot is the Bulldog. The Lady Bulldogs basketball team won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Championship in 2001.
Colleges and Universities
- Wallace State Community College: This is the only college in Hanceville. It opened in 1966 and has about 6,000 students. Many people attend this college to further their education.
Famous People from Hanceville
Several notable individuals have connections to Hanceville:
- Mother Angelica: She was the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).
- Allen Green: A former NFL (National Football League) player.
- Craig Kimbrel: A professional baseball player who attended Wallace State Community College.
- Kip Moore: A country music artist who also attended Wallace State Community College.
- Candi Staton: A well-known soul and gospel singer.
- Bill Steltemeier: The founding president of EWTN.
See also
In Spanish: Hanceville (Alabama) para niños
