Fort Deposit, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,560 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,156 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$203 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
7
Montgomery 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

Lowndes County
5
Montgomery Metro Area
7
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 62
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 73%
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Schools

Lowndes County Middle School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Fort Deposit Elementary School
1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Calhoun High School
5 miles, NE 1.4 star
Greenville Middle School
11 miles, SW 1.4 star

Colleges

Huntingdon College
30 miles, NE 1.9 star
Alabama State University
30 miles, NE 1.4 star
South University-Montgomery
32 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Crenshaw Community Hospital
27 miles, S 4.1 star
Baptist Medical Center South
29 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
80 miles, SE 1 star
Columbus Airport
102 miles, E 1 star