Fairhope, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,877 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
This coastal town's temperate climate is ideal for outdoor activities year round.
Geography
Baldwin County offers 32 miles of beaches and 18 golf courses.
Recreation
Around here, the only thing people enjoy more than a friendly conversation is a stroll along the bay.
Historical
Fairhope was founded in 1894 by a group of "Single-Tax colonists" who believed that there should be no other tax but a single land tax. One of the colonists said the colony had a "fair hope" of success, thus the city's name.
Economy
Recent renovations to the H.L. Callahan Municipal Airport are expected to increase corporate business investment in the area.
| Population [details] | 15,877 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 59.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 256.48 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 49.9 °F/28.34 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.84 °F/66.77 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 56.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 71 |
| Cost of living [details] | 94.3 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Memphis (335.73 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MOBILE REGIONAL (24.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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