State Senate District 18, AL
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
3/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
7/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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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
140,357
332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$47,182
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$225,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$802
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.4%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
Alabama
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 0 | 42 |
| Feb | 5 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar | 5 | 0 | 53 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 80 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Nov | 5 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec | 5 | 0 | 44 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.
Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 30%Schools
Bush K8
<1 miles, N
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1
Homewood Middle School
<1 miles, SE
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4.1
Washington Elementary School
1 miles, N
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1
Epic School
1 miles, NE
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2.8
Colleges
Herzing University-Birmingham
1 miles, SW
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1.9
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 miles, NE
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2.3
Samford University
2 miles, SE
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2.8
Birmingham-Southern College
3 miles, N
•
2.8
Hospitals
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
2 miles, NW
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2.3
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
2 miles, NE
Callahan Eye Hospital
2 miles, NE
University of Alabama Hospital
2 miles, NE
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2.3
Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
7 miles, NE
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2.3
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
80 miles, NE
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1.4
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
85 miles, S
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1
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
102 miles, W
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1