Phenix City, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
38,477 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,715 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$696 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
5
Columbus Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
6
Columbus Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 6 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 56
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 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 28, AL State House District 83, AL
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Schools

Westview Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ridgecrest Elementary School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Success Academy
2 miles, NE
Phenix City Intermediate School
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Columbus Technical College
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
7 miles, E • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
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