Carlton, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
32 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$412 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$169 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarke 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

Clarke County
3
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 6 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 44%
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Schools

Jackson Middle School
12 miles, N 1.9 star
McIntosh Elementary School
12 miles, W 1.9 star
McIntosh High School
13 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Coastal Alabama Community College
34 miles, S 1.4 star
University of Mobile
42 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bishop State Community College
47 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Jackson Medical Center
13 miles, N 2.3 star
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE 2.3 star
North Baldwin Infirmary
31 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
51 miles, SW 1.4 star
Pensacola International Airport
72 miles, S 1.9 star
Key Field
87 miles, N 1 star