Underwood-Petersville, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,049 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
3
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
4
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 59
May 6 0 67
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 6 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, AL State Senate District 1, AL State House District 1, AL
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Schools

Underwood Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Shoals Christian School
2 miles, S • 5 star
Forest Hills School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mars Hill Bible School
3 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Heritage Christian University
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of North Alabama
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northwest-Shoals Community College
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Alabama Medical Center
6 miles, S • 2.3 star
Helen Keller Hospital
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Shoals Hospital
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
Russellville Hospital
25 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
104 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star
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