Rockford, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
776 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$333 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$350 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coosa County
4
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban 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

Coosa County
4
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 2 0 63
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 30, AL State House District 33, AL
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Schools

Central Elementary School
8 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Central High School
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Central Middle School
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Central Alabama Community College
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
Faulkner University
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Fortis College-Montgomery
35 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Russell Medical Center
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Coosa Valley Medical Center
19 miles, N • 2.3 star
Elmore Community Hospital
24 miles, S • 4.1 star
St Vincent's Chilton
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
78 miles, SE • 1 star
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