Among the fertile farmlands of southern Alabama is the town of Atmore. “It’s exactly the kind of town people picture when they think of southern charm,” says Realtor David Dobson with Southern Real Estate, who was born and raised in Atmore. “We have a Main Street Alabama designation, and you can see that in how we have these historic buildings in the town center full of local businesses and restaurants—but we’re also a big agricultural area.” Surrounding the town center and its 8,300 residents are miles of croplands and timberlands that support the economy. While that may seem too rural and slow-paced for some, Dobson begs to differ. “People come here because they get more space, but they’re still close to those bigger cities like Pensacola and Mobile. Atmore has that quiet, small-town feel that appeals to people.”
Nestled among the fertile farmlands of southern Alabama is the town of Atmore.
Downtown Atmore has that quiet, small-town feel that appeals to people.
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Longstanding roots in the timber industry
Atmore’s industry has longstanding roots in manufacturing. Initially, it focused on timber and agricultural exports. Now, textile, machinery, metal fabrication and automotive parts have expanded Atmore’s economy, and more than 10 manufacturing companies call the area home. Healthcare, education and retail are also important employers.
Atmore’s industry has longstanding roots in manufacturing.
The Atmore Community Hospital facilities include an intensive care unit and a 24-hour ER.
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New development available in Atmore
Atmore is a quintessential southern Alabama town, with its oldest homes surrounding the main streets and newer homes stretching out across swaths of rich, fertile farmland and pine forests. With land surrounding the area, land varying in size from a quarter-acre to five acres is available for residential or commercial investment purposes. The median sale price for a home is $195,000, a little over $200,000 less than the national median.
Atmore is a lovely southern Alabama town, its oldest homes line the downtown streets.
Newer homes in Atmore stretch out across swaths of rich, fertile farmland and pine forests.
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Escambia County Schools offers CTE programs
Students can attend Escambia County Schools, which earns an overall B-minus rating from Niche. The school district offers students rigorous Career and Technical Education programs, with options like healthcare, cosmetology, law and IT. Several private schools are available across Escambia County, including Atmore’s Escambia Academy. This faith-based school serves kindergarten through 12th grade and earns an overall A-minus rating from Niche.
Atmore has highly rated schools offering students Career and Technical Education programs.
Students can attend Escambia County Schools, which earns an overall B- rating from Niche.
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Atmore Heritage Park
One of Atmore’s draws is its offering of city greenspaces. Off Main Street, Atmore Heritage Park has several relocated historic buildings available to tour, a recently built playground and a new splash pad. There are also two wilderness areas, including Little River State Park. The lush, forested park is over 950 acres and includes trails, camping areas and a 25-acre lake popular for swimming and fishing. Outside town, the Atmore Dragstrip is popular with local drag-racing fans. The 1/8-mile WDRA-sanctioned racetrack hosts high-octane racing events several times throughout the year.
Off Main Street, Atmore Heritage Park has a recently built playground and a new splash pad.
Heritage Park in Atmore draws locals to events and its city greenspaces.
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Shops and celebrations in downtown Atmore
Along Main Street and Nashville Avenue is Atmore’s expanding downtown area. Churches, coffee shops, pizza joints and small businesses give the town center a quaint, small-town vibe. On the north and south ends of the city, grocery stores and hardware shops provide residents with the essentials. Dobson notes the popularity of Wind Creek Casino, a popular entertainment spot featuring a steakhouse, golf course and concerts from local and visiting musicians. “The casino is owned by the Poarch Creek Indians, who own the land north of Atmore,” Dobson says. “You can’t talk about Atmore without acknowledging how much they’ve contributed to the community, especially the schools.” Atmore hosts several community events throughout the year, such as the Easter in the Park celebration, local pageants, and the annual Mayfest Art, Music and Craft Festival with games, artisans, live music and local food vendors. “Another big event is William Station Day, our town Heritage Day. It’s every October, and they have food trucks, music and art,” Dobson says.
Atmore residents can do their shopping at Walmart on the North end of town.
Eateries, like Grizzly's, and small businesses give the town center of Atmore a quaint vibe.
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Central to the state capital and Gulf coast
Atmore is served by two major thoroughfares: Highway 31, which runs east to Montgomery and west to Mobile, and Highway 21, which connects north to Interstate 65 and south to Pensacola. Public transportation is not available, but ALTRANS offers on-demand transit for those living in rural Alabama communities. Atmore Community Hospital is the city’s main medical center. Atmore only has a city municipal airport, but the town is 45 miles from Pensacola International Airport.
Weather and Crime in Atmore
Atmore has a typical southern climate, with mild, short winters that rarely dip below freezing and hot, humid summers with frequent temperatures often in the upper 90s and low 100s. Summers frequently bring heavy rainstorms and thunderstorms According to Crime.Alabama.Gov., a database started by the University of Alabama and Alabama Law Enforcement, Atmore had 329 reported cases of crime in 2023, a 22% decrease from 2022.
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