Tarrant, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
6,014 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,861 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
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

Jefferson County
5
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, AL State Senate District 20, AL State House District 59, AL
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Schools

Tarrant Intermediate School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tarrant High School
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Jefferson State Community College
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Birmingham-Southern College
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent's East
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
St Vincent's Birmingham
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
University of Alabama Hospital
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
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