Ivalee, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
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
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
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
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
649 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,650 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$406 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$561 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Etowah County
7
Gadsden 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

Etowah County
7
Gadsden Metro Area
7
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Schools

Ivalee Elementary School
1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Attalla Elementary School
3 miles, S 3.2 star
Etowah High School
4 miles, S 2.8 star
Etowah Middle School
4 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

Gadsden State Community College
9 miles, SE 1.4 star
Snead State Community College
11 miles, N 1.4 star
Jacksonville State University
26 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Riverview Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SE 4.1 star
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE 2.3 star
Marshall Medical Centers
13 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Lovell Field
87 miles, NE 1.4 star