Congressional District 6, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
714,716 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,908 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$502 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,003 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 4 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

State Senate District 16, AL State House District 43, AL
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Schools

Indian Springs School
2 miles, S • 5 star
Hoover Christian School
2 miles, N • 5 star
Riverchase Elementary School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Strayer University-Alabama
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Samford University
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Grandview Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
105 miles, NW • 1 star
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