Alexander City, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
14,686 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,367 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tallapoosa County
7
Alexander City Urban Area
7
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tallapoosa County
5
Alexander City Urban Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 30, AL State House District 81, AL
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Schools

Benjamin Russell High School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Faith Christian Academy
2 miles, N • 1 star
Alexander City Middle School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Alabama Community College
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Auburn University
34 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Russell Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Lake Martin Community Hospital
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Coosa Valley Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Clay County Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
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