Carbon Hill, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
1,440 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,283 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$253 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Walker County
4
Birmingham Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Walker County
6
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AL State Senate District 5, AL State House District 14, AL
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Schools

Carbon Hill High School
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lupton Junior High School
7 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lynn High School
10 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bevill State Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Miles College
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Walker Baptist Medical Center
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Northwest Medical Center
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Fayette Medical Center
22 miles, W • 5 star
Lakeland Community Hospital
24 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
69 miles, W • 1 star
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