Highland Lake, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
516 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$268,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Blount County
6
Birmingham 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

Blount County
4
Birmingham Metro 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 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 73
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 15% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 89%
Hillary Clinton 9%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, AL State Senate District 17, AL State House District 34, AL
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Schools

Appalachian School
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Oneonta Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Oneonta High School
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Jefferson State Community College
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Gadsden State Community College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
Snead State Community College
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Vincents Blount
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Vincent's St Clair
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Vincent's East
25 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Riverview Regional Medical Center
25 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
105 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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