Garden City, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
572 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$357 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cullman County
2
Cullman Urban Area
2
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cullman County
4
Cullman Urban Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
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 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 3%

Schools

Hanceville Elementary School
3 miles, N 2.3 star
Hanceville Middle School
3 miles, N 2.8 star
Hanceville High School
3 miles, N 3.2 star
Hayden Middle School
9 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Jefferson State Community College
25 miles, S 1.4 star
Bevill State Community College
32 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Cullman Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N 2.3 star
St Vincents Blount
16 miles, SE 3.2 star
St Vincent's East
29 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Lovell Field
113 miles, E 1.4 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
113 miles, W 1 star