Goshen, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
378 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,013 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$398 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
7
Troy Urban Area
7
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
7
Troy Urban Area
7
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 6 0 56
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 39% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AL State Senate District 31, AL State House District 89, AL
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Schools

Goshen High School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Goshen Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Crenshaw Christian Academy
9 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Troy University
11 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Enterprise State Community College
34 miles, S • 1.4 star
South University-Montgomery
43 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Crenshaw Community Hospital
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
Troy Regional Medical Center
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mizell Memorial Hospital
31 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Columbus Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
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