Broomtown, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
222 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,015 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
53.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$802 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$476 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 1 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 10, AL State House District 39, AL
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Schools

Gaylesville High School
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lyerly Elementary School
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
Menlo Elementary School
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Cedar Bluff High School
11 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Berry College
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Shorter University
21 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Georgia Highlands College
23 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Dekalb Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Redmond Regional Medical Center
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Floyd Medical Center
21 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
50 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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