Macon County, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
18,951 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,951 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$437 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
6
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

Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
6
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 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 84% of residents leaning left and 13% leaning right.

Liberal (86%) (13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 83%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 28, AL State House District 82, AL
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Schools

Tuskegee Public Elementary
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Booker T Washington High
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Tuskegee University
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
Auburn University
19 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Amridge University
28 miles, W • 1.9 star
Auburn University at Montgomery
28 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Community Hospital Inc
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
East Alabama Medical Center and Snf
24 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Baptist Medical Center East
28 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
45 miles, E • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
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