Riverside, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
2,247 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
4
Birmingham 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

St. Clair County
3
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 11, AL State House District 36, AL
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Schools

Iola Roberts Elementary School
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
Williams Intermediate School
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Duran South
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Talladega College
14 miles, S • 1 star
Gadsden State Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jacksonville State University
29 miles, E • 1.9 star
Jefferson State Community College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent's St Clair
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

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