West End-Cobb Town, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
3,705 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,603 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$326 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$514 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
7
Anniston-Oxford Metro Area
7
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
6
Anniston-Oxford Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

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 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 1%

Schools

Wellborn Elementary School
<1 miles, W 1.9 star
Wellborn High School
<1 miles, NW 1.9 star
Randolph Park Elementary School
1 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

Jacksonville State University
14 miles, NE 1.9 star
Talladega College
20 miles, SW 1 star
Gadsden State Community College
25 miles, N 1.4 star
West Georgia Technical College
40 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E 2.3 star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
19 miles, SW 3.2 star
St Vincent's St Clair
25 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Columbus Airport
95 miles, S 1 star