| Mobile is a city in the eastern part of the state of Alabama. With a population of 199,000 it is Alabama's 3rd largest city and has an MSA with nearly 400,000 residents. The city was established in 1814. Lying within Mobile County, Alabama, the city has an elevation of around ten feet. It is within the Central Standard Time Zone and the Mobile area code is 251. Mobile weather is warm with winter low temperatures of around 39 degrees and summer highs of around 90. Mobile has about 5 inches of rain each month. Things to do in the area include Mobile Botanical Gardens, the Mobile Carnival Museum, Battleship Memorial Park, the Museum of Mobile, Old City Hall, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and Langan Park. Mobile events and festivals include Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations. Mobile entertainment includes the Mobile Symphony, the Mobile Ballet and the Mobile Opera. The median income is $45,000. Higher education institutions include the University of South Alabama, Faulkner University, Mobile University and Spring Hill College. Providence Hospital is a leader in healthcare. The Mobile Regional Airport serves the area. Local main highways include Interstate I-65, I-10, I-165, US 43, US 98, and US 90. The Press-Register is the main area newspaper. |
