Belle Fontaine, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
853 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,144 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,064 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mobile County
6
Mobile Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mobile County
8
Mobile Metro Area
8
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 4 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 8 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 5 0 59
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AL State Senate District 35, AL State House District 105, AL
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Schools

Hollingers Island Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Theodore High School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff Career College
12 miles, N • 1 star
Remington College-Mobile Campus
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
Spring Hill College
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Thomas Hospital
13 miles, E • 3.2 star
Springhill Medical Center
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
14 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
Pensacola International Airport
55 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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