Congressional District 2, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
717,019 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,954 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$699 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 2%

Schools

Goshen Elementary School
2 miles, NW 2.3 star
Goshen High School
3 miles, NW 2.8 star
Pike Liberal Arts School
10 miles, E 5 star

Colleges

Troy University
10 miles, E 1.9 star
Enterprise State Community College
31 miles, S 1.4 star
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
34 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Troy Regional Medical Center
9 miles, E 3.2 star
Crenshaw Community Hospital
11 miles, W 4.1 star
Medical Center Enterprise
30 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
45 miles, SE 1 star
Columbus Airport
87 miles, E 1 star