Phenix City

Phenix City is a city in Lee and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Alabama, and the county seat of Russell County. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 38,817. It is located across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia, and observes Eastern Time on a de facto basis. In 2007, BusinessWeek named Phenix City the nation's No. 1 Best Affordable Suburb to raise a family. The mayor is Eddie N. Lowe, the city's first black mayor elected by the public. The Battle of Columbus took place on April 16, 1865 in the city, then known as Girard. Union General James Wilson was met with Confederate opposition as he crossed the. ChattahoOChee River in an attempt to destroy the military. industry of Columbus. The city is located at 32°2822N 85°112W (32.472822, 85.020121). It is the easternmost settlement in the state of. Alabama as well as the Central Time Zone, but it and some other nearby areas unofficially observe Eastern Time, as these areas are. part of the metropolitan area of the considerably larger city of Columbus,Georgia, which is in the Eastern Time Zone and adjacent to the. city to the east. Several major highways run through Phenix city, namely U.S. Routes 80, 280, and 431. It has a satellite campus of Troy University, which has an acceptance rate of 100%.

Geography

Phenix City is located at 32°2822N 85°112W (32.472822, 85.020121). It is the easternmost settlement in the state of Alabama as well as the Central Time Zone. It and some other nearby areas unofficially observe Eastern Time, as these areas are part of the metropolitan area of the considerably larger city of Columbus, Georgia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 square miles (64 km²), of which 24.6 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square miles. (0.52 km²) of the city's land is water. The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. It has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The city is located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is located in the Alabama-Mississippi border region, which is in the Eastern Time Zone and adjacent to the Georgia-Tennessee border to the south. It was founded in the 18th century and was named after the town of Phenix City, Alabama, which was founded around the same time in the 17th century. Its current name is in honor of a former mayor, William "Bill" Phenix, who was born in the city in 1808.

History

The Battle of Columbus took place on April 16, 1865 in Phenix City, then known as Girard. Union General James Wilson was met with Confederate opposition as he crossed the Chattahoochee River in an attempt to destroy the military industry of Columbus, Georgia. The city was notorious during the 1940s and 1950s for being a haven for organized crime, prostitution, and gambling. In 1955, it won the All-America City Award from the National Municipal League. As of 2010, nearly 4,200 residents (out of almost 33,000) reside in the Lee County portion of the city. It was named for the fabled Phoenix, although some misspellings had it as "Phoenix" The city's Seal also depicts the mythical Phoenix burning up in its nest. The Tragedy and the Triumph of Phenix city, Alabama by Margaret Ann Barnes chronicles these events, which led the small town to be known as "Sin City, USA". The bordertown was the subject of an acclaimed film, The PhenixCity Story, made in 1955. It is now a suburb of Atlanta. It has a population of about 30,000. It's located in the northern part of the state, on the border of Tuscaloosa County and Lee County. It used to be part of Russell County, but was annexed into Lee County in 1932. It first appeared on 1980 U.S. Census records as "Phenix City" It was incorporated on February 19, 1897, by the state legislature. On August 9, 1923, Russell County's neighboring Girard (which made up most of current downtown Phenix. City) and Lee. County's Phenx City formally merged, keeping the name of Phenx.

Religion

Phenix City is home to many Christian churches. The denominations include: Baptist, Methodist, Seventh-day Adventist, Roman Catholicism, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city is also home to a number of non-denominational churches, such as Jehovah's Witnesses and the Jehovah's Witness Church of Christ. The U.S. Army has a base in Phenix City, which was established in 1881. The United States Army has been based in the city since 1881, when it was founded by George Washington. It is now part of the Army National Guard, which has been stationed in the area since the mid-1960s. It has also served as a base for the Army Air Force, Army Air Corps, and Air Force Reserve since the late 1970s and early 1980s, among other things. It was also the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I and II, and is still being used as a training ground for the military today. The town's population has grown over the years, especially among young people. It also has a large population of African-Americans, many of whom have moved to the city from other parts of the country. The majority of the city's residents are African-American, and many of them are of African descent. The population has a high percentage of African American descent, with the majority of people living in or near the town of Phenix.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 28,265 people, 11,517 households, and 7,566 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 52.94% White, 44.97% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American,0.53% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. In 2010, the city had a population of 32,822 people, 13,243 households and 8,623 families. The median income for a household in theCity was $26,720. In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau expects the city to have a total of 31,000 people living in it. The city's population is expected to grow to 32,000 by the end of the 2020 census. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40, and the average family size was 3.03. The per capita income for the city is $14,619, and about 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line. In 2000, the average household income was $3627, and in 2010, it will be $33,120, with a median income of $27,883.

Time zone

Unlike the rest of Alabama, Phenix City lies in the Central Time Zone. It is also located in the Eastern Time Zone, due to its proximity to Columbus, Georgia. Localities within a 1015 mi (1624 km) radius (such as Smiths Station) observe Eastern Time on a de facto basis. The city's municipal government is located in Phenix, Alabama. It has a population of around 3,000. It was founded in 1883. The town is located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, which runs through the center of the city. Phenix is in the central part of the state, and is located near the Georgia/Alabama border. Its population is about 3,200, and its economy is based in Columbus. It also has a large population of about 2,000, which is located to the east. It's located in a rural area, and has a small population of less than 1,000 people. The majority of its residents live in and around the town of Phenix. It lies on the Atlantic seaboard, in the eastern part of Alabama. Its economy is centered around the Columbus area, which lies to the west of the Phenix city center. The area is also known as the "Phenix City region" and is known for its strong economic links. The Phenix area is in an Eastern Time zone, as is the larger city of Columbus. Its government and many other localities are based in the Columbus time zone, and observe it de facto.

Sister cities

Colomiers, France and Kamenice, Czech Republic are sister cities. Västerås, Sweden is a sister city of Västersås in Sweden. The Czech Republic and the Czech Republic have a sister town called Kamenices. The city of Colomier, France is also a twin city of Kamenice. The town is located in the region of the same name and has a population of 2,000. It is also sister city to the town of Vastra, in the north of Sweden. It has a twin town of Vastra in the south of the country, which has a total population of 1,500. The two cities are also sister cities to each other in Sweden and the Republic of Czech Republic, with a total of 3,000 residents. The country's capital is VästerSwedish is also sister to Vastro, a city in the country's north, at 2,500 residents. It was founded in 17th century and is the oldest city in Copenhagen and the Czech Republic. It also has a large population of Czechs, with more than 1,000 people living in the city. It's also twin city to Kamenice in the Czech Republic, with 1,200 people. It has a population of 1,300 people and 1,100 Czechs in the czech cities, including 1,400 Czechs.

In popular culture

The 1955 film The Phenix City Story (directed by Phil Karlson) is a biographical film noir focusing on the rampant crime and corruption in the city. Rolando Alphonso of the Skatalites had a 1960s hit titled "Phenix City" The city is mentioned once in the Riley Green song, "Georgia Time" The 466th episode of The Dollop examines the history of the city in the book The Silence of the Lambs in Chapter 12. The 2008 novel Wicked City by Ace Atkins is set in PhenIX City. The town gained attention in 1999 when phenix City National Little League advanced to the final of the Little League World Series. The character "Maggot" from E.M. Nathanson's novel The Dirty Dozen was from Phenix city. The city was mentioned as a former bootlegging city by the character played by Robert Mitchum in the film Thunder Road. It is mentioned in the movie Driving Miss Daisy in the chapter Chapter 12 of the book "The Silence of The Lambs" and in the novel "Wicked City" in Chapter 7. The book is set during the Prohibition era and is about a town in Alabama called Phenix. It was also mentioned in "The Great Gatsby" and "The Godfather of Soul" and the film The Godfather: Part II. The film "The Big Lebowski" was set in and around the city of Phenix in the 1950s and 1960s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Phenix City, Lee County, Alabama = 49.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 73. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Phenix City = 3.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 38,816 individuals with a median age of 37.3 age the population grows by 8.80% in Phenix City, Lee County, Alabama population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,379.58 residents per square mile of area (532.65/km²). There are average 2.32 people per household in the 12,943 households with an average household income of $31,197 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.80% of the available work force and has dropped -7.45% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 14.70%. The number of physicians in Phenix City per 100,000 population = 46.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Phenix City = 48.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 109. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 216. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 36.3 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 29, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Phenix City, Lee County, Alabama which are owned by the occupant = 43.95%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 34 years with median home cost = $124,940 and home appreciation of -2.94%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $3.47 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,273 per student. There are 16 students for each teacher in the school, 334 students for each Librarian and 484 students for each Counselor. 6.35% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.24% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.74% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).