Falkville, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,145 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$512 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morgan County
3
Decatur Metro Area
3
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morgan County
5
Decatur Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
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 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, AL State Senate District 3, AL State House District 9, AL
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Schools

Falkville Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Falkville High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Hartselle Intermediate School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Alabama in Huntsville
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Cullman Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lawrence Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
107 miles, E • 1.4 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
116 miles, W • 1 star
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