Lexington, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$504 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
3
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
4
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 0 42
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 67
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 6 0 41

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 (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Schools

Lexington School
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Rogers High School
8 miles, NW 3.7 star
Loretto High School
9 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Heritage Christian University
18 miles, W 1.4 star
University of North Alabama
20 miles, W 1.9 star
Northwest-Shoals Community College
23 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Alabama Medical Center
19 miles, W 2.3 star
Shoals Hospital
23 miles, W 2.3 star
Helen Keller Hospital
24 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
90 miles, NE 3.7 star
Lovell Field
123 miles, E 1.4 star