Linden, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,879 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marengo County
5
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marengo County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 24, AL State House District 68, AL
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Schools

Linden Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Linden High School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Marengo Academy High School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of West Alabama
30 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Marion Military Institute
35 miles, E • 2.3 star
Judson College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Selma University
45 miles, E
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Hospitals

Bryan W Whitfield Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Key Field
56 miles, NW • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
92 miles, N • 1 star
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