Trafford, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
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
560 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$400 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 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 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, AL State Senate District 17, AL State House District 51, AL
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Schools

Mortimer Jordan High School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Warrior Elementary School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
North Jefferson Middle School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Hayden Elementary School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Jefferson State Community College
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent's East
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
St Vincents Blount
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
St Vincent's Birmingham
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
109 miles, W • 1 star
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