Pennington, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,186 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$370 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Choctaw County
2
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

Choctaw County
1
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 6 0 49
Mar 6 0 56
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 24, AL State House District 65, AL
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Schools

Sweet Water High School
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Patrician Academy
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Choctaw County Elementary
14 miles, W • 1.9 star
Choctaw County High School
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of West Alabama
28 miles, N • 1.9 star
Meridian Community College
42 miles, NW • 1.4 star
East Mississippi Community College
51 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bryan W Whitfield Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
38 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

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