Quality of Life
Located in some of the most desirable land in South-Central Alabama, Crenshaw County has an abundance to offer anyone looking for the perfect place to live, work and raise a family. Crenshaw County is blessed with rich farm land, timber, lakes, and a mild year-round climate.
There are parks complete with tennis courts and jogging tracks, and most towns have a community center. Luverne Country Club offers its membership a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool and club house.
Educational opportunities abound, including Primary/Secondary and Post-Secondary options. There are also excellent healthcare options.
Crenshaw County epitomizes small town Southern America. The county is home to 13,906 people, and Luverne is the largest city with a modest population of 2,800. It’s a family-oriented area, with a wonderful sense of community. Companies moving into the area can be assured they will find a capable, experienced workforce to meet company needs today and tomorrow, while individuals know they will find a place they and their families can belong. Find out more about what Crenshaw County has to offer.
Community Reports
Education
Primary/Secondary Schools
Luverne Schools
194 1st AveLuverne, Alabama 36049
334-335-3331
Highland Home Schools
18434 Montgomery HighwayHighland Home, Alabama 36041
334-537-4379
Brantley Schools
8879 N. Main StreetBrantley, Alabama 36009
334-527-8879
Crenshaw Christian Academy
608 Country Club DriveLuverne, Alabama 36049
334-335-5749
Post-Secondary Schools
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
886 Glenwood HwyLuverne, Alabama 36049
334-335-2187
Recreation
Crenshaw County, Alabama is within short driving distance to Montgomery, Alabama where individuals might experience the Shakespeare Festival, the Biscuits baseball games and a variety of shopping venues. It is also home to the Montgomery Visitors & Convention Center and the Montgomery Performing Arts Center
The Robert Trent Golf Course can be found in Greenville, Alabama, adjacent to Crenshaw County.
Brantley Sportsplex
Several fields for softball or baseballWorld’s Largest Peanut Boil
Over 25 tons of peanuts are sold each Labor Day weekend at the Shriner’s World’s Largest Peanut Boil in Luverne, Alabama. People have been coming for 42 years to purchase the boiled peanuts and support the Shriner’s projects.Peanut Boil Festival
Held annually in conjunction with the Boil, featuring arts and crafts, a 5K run, a car show and beauty pageant. Read more about the Peanut Boil Festival on the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.peanutboilfestival.com.Citizen of the Year Banquet
Annual banquet honoring an outstanding County citizen, sponsored by the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce.Festival at the Well
Glenwood, Alabama – annual event, crafts, street danceCrenshaw County PCA Rodeo
Held in June, sponsored by Crenshaw County Volunteer Fire DepartmentsFourth of July Celebration
Luverne, Alabama and Petrey, AlabamaCrenshaw County Lake
Fishing, picnicking, family events.Dei Center
a beautiful multi-purpose facility at the Luverne United Methodist Church for hosting meetings, concerts, banquets, stage presentations, indoor sports. This center is also a Red Cross Certified Emergency Shelter for Crenshaw County.Person-to-Person Sports Complex
Luverne, AlabamaTurner Park, Luverne, Alabama
Softball, baseball, tennis, picnicking, walking/jogging trail
Healthcare
Crenshaw Community Hospital
Located in Luverne, providing a full-service, 65-bed facility with 24-hour emergency care and many contributing surgeons and physicians, “where caring counts”.Luverne Health and Rehabilitation LLC
A premier nursing and rehab facility located in Luverne. Patients come from Crenshaw County and from many neighboring counties to experience a qualified, excellent staff. State approved Alzheimers Unit.Lake Haven Assisted Living Facility
A State approved, licensed, independent environment long-term residential facility. Sixteen private rooms, located on the golf course and adjacent to a lake, Lake Haven is secure and inviting.Nearby Hospitals
L V Stabler Memorial Hospital – Greenville, ALTroy Regional Medical Center – Troy, AL
Elba General Hospital – Elba, AL
Andalusia Regional Hospital – Andalusia, AL