Madison 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 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
397,135 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,528 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$925 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Huntsville Metro Area
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

Huntsville Metro Area
5
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 39
Feb 5 0 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, AL State Senate District 7, AL State House District 21, AL
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Schools

Chapman Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lee High School
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
New Century Technology High School
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Alabama A & M University
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Oakwood University
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Huntsville Hospital
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Crestwood Medical Center
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Athens Limestone Hospital
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
79 miles, E • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
94 miles, N • 3.7 star
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