Oneonta, Alabama facts for kids
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Oneonta
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Oneonta is home to the Easley Covered Bridge, a county-owned, 95-foot (29 m) town lattice truss bridge built in 1927. Its WGCB number is 01-05-12.
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| Motto(s):
A Small City with Big Ideas
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Location of Oneonta in Blount County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Blount | ||
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| • Type | Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 15.88 sq mi (41.14 km2) | ||
| • Land | 15.83 sq mi (40.99 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,938 | ||
| • Density | 438.36/sq mi (169.25/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35121
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| Area code | 205, 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-57000 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0152813 | ||
Oneonta is a city located in Blount County, Alabama, United States. It is the main city of Blount County, meaning it is the county seat. In 2020, about 6,938 people lived there. Oneonta is also known for hosting the Covered Bridge Festival.
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History of Oneonta
Oneonta got its name from Oneonta, New York. This was the hometown of a railroad official. A post office opened in Oneonta in 1889. That same year, Oneonta became the county seat. This means it became the center for county government.
During World War II, a small camp for prisoners of war was located near Oneonta.
Geography of Oneonta
Oneonta is in eastern Blount County. It sits in a place called Murphree Valley. This valley is between Red Mountain and Sand Mountain to the northwest. Straight Mountain is to the southeast.
U.S. Route 231 goes right through the middle of the city. This road leads to Cleveland, Alabama, about 7 miles northwest. It also goes southeast to Interstate 59 in Ashville, about 14 miles away.
The city covers a total area of about 15.88 square miles (41.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Oneonta's Climate
| Climate data for Oneonta, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
104 (40) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
81 (27) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.6 (20.3) |
72.5 (22.5) |
80.3 (26.8) |
84.7 (29.3) |
88.6 (31.4) |
94.1 (34.5) |
95.7 (35.4) |
96.2 (35.7) |
92.9 (33.8) |
86.0 (30.0) |
77.8 (25.4) |
70.2 (21.2) |
97.5 (36.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.2 (11.8) |
57.3 (14.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
73.8 (23.2) |
80.8 (27.1) |
87.3 (30.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
89.8 (32.1) |
84.9 (29.4) |
75.0 (23.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
55.4 (13.0) |
73.2 (22.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.1 (6.2) |
46.3 (7.9) |
54.2 (12.3) |
61.6 (16.4) |
69.8 (21.0) |
77.1 (25.1) |
80.7 (27.1) |
79.6 (26.4) |
73.8 (23.2) |
63.2 (17.3) |
52.7 (11.5) |
45.4 (7.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.9 (0.5) |
35.4 (1.9) |
42.4 (5.8) |
49.5 (9.7) |
58.7 (14.8) |
66.9 (19.4) |
70.4 (21.3) |
69.5 (20.8) |
62.7 (17.1) |
51.4 (10.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
35.4 (1.9) |
51.4 (10.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 14.4 (−9.8) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
43.7 (6.5) |
55.6 (13.1) |
62.1 (16.7) |
60.1 (15.6) |
47.8 (8.8) |
34.4 (1.3) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−15 (−26) |
4 (−16) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
46 (8) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
2 (−17) |
−3 (−19) |
−15 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.49 (139) |
5.51 (140) |
5.09 (129) |
5.64 (143) |
4.19 (106) |
5.24 (133) |
5.04 (128) |
3.61 (92) |
4.09 (104) |
3.40 (86) |
4.23 (107) |
5.84 (148) |
57.37 (1,455) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.7 (1.8) |
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) |
1.7 (4.31) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 10.2 | 100.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA (snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Oneonta: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 583 | — | |
| 1910 | 609 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 876 | 43.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,387 | 58.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,376 | 71.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,802 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,136 | 47.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,390 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,824 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,844 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,576 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,567 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,938 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Oneonta's Population in 2020
In 2020, Oneonta had 6,938 people living in the city. There were 2,565 households and 1,551 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,012 | 72.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 405 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.78% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 280 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,175 | 16.94% |
Oneonta's Population in 2010
In 2010, Oneonta had 6,567 people. About 84.1% of the people were White. Around 6.0% were Black or African American. About 15.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 40.5 years old. About 23.0% of the population was under 18 years old.
Fun Things to Do in Oneonta: Attractions
Oneonta, Alabama, has many fun things to see and do.
- Covered Bridge Festival: This yearly event celebrates the history of covered bridges in Blount County. It includes an arts and crafts fair. There is also entertainment and other activities.
- Blount County Memorial Museum: This museum has many resources for learning about local history. You can also research your family's past here.
- Palisades Park: This park offers hiking trails for outdoor adventures. It also has public campgrounds if you want to stay overnight.
- June Fling: The Oneonta Business Association puts on this annual summer festival. It features over 100 booths and a car show. There is also entertainment, a Kidz Fun Zone, and a singing contest.
- New Shopping Center: A new shopping center is being built in Oneonta. It will have popular stores like Marshalls and Five Below. It is expected to open in the fall of 2025.
Education in Oneonta
Oneonta City Schools provides public education for students. There are three schools in the city:
- Oneonta Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Oneonta Middle School (for grades 6-8)
- Oneonta High School (for grades 9-12)
A branch of Wallace State Community College is also located in Oneonta.
Radio Stations
- WCRL 1570 AM – Plays oldies music. It also broadcasts on W237DH 95.3FM.
Transportation
The Blount County Public Transportation System offers bus service in the city. It is a "dial-a-ride" service, meaning you can call to arrange a ride.
Famous People from Oneonta
- Joe Gibbs: He helped start the Golf Channel.
- Osmond Ingram: A brave sailor in the United States Navy during World War I. He received the Medal of Honor after he died.
- Steve Patton: He was the head coach for the Gardner–Webb University football team from 1997 to 2010.
- Rusty Paul: He was the second Mayor of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
- Kevin Sherrer: A college football player at Alabama. He became a successful football coach for high school, college, and NFL teams.
See also
In Spanish: Oneonta (Alabama) para niños
