Hobson City, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
962 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,769 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$275 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
7
Anniston-Oxford Metro 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

Calhoun County
6
Anniston-Oxford Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 12, AL State House District 32, AL
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Schools

Oxford High School
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Oxford Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
CE Hanna School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Jacksonville State University
15 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Talladega College
20 miles, W • 1 star
Gadsden State Community College
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
Clay County Hospital
24 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
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