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1933
DETAIL OF MANTELPIECE. - John Bullard House, Harrogate Springs Road vicinity, Wetumpka, Elmore County, AL HABS ALA,26-W…, 1933
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East Wetumpka Commercial Historic District
The East Wetumpka Commercial Historic District, in Wetumpka, Alabama, United States, is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
About Wetumpka
City, United StatesWetumpka (US: ) is a city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,220. In the early 21st century, Elmore County became one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. Wetumpka identifies as "The City of Natural Beauty". Among the notable landmarks are the Wetumpka crater and the Jasmine Hill Gardens, with a full-sized replica of the Temple of Hera of Olympia, Greece. Historic downtown Wetumpka developed on both sides of the Coosa River. It was near Fort Toulouse, built by French colonists in 1717, when they had claimed this territory for the king.
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Housing in Wetumpka
The typical Wetumpka home is worth about $281,000, up 4.5% in a year, 16% above the Alabama typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Wetumpka
Safety Grade C+
Wetumpka reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 58% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 69% of towns.
Work & commute in Wetumpka
Full picture →Most working residents leave Wetumpka for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (42%), Prattville (3%) and Birmingham (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Wetumpka
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 40% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Alabama
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Wetumpka tracks Alabama closely.
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Natural hazards in Wetumpka
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Wetumpka
Full climate →Wetumpka has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Wetumpka
All Wetumpka schools →School Grade B
The public schools Wetumpka’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 62% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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