Blount County, AL

Living in Blount County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 19
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Schools 43
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Residents

58k Population +989 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
71% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$3.8k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
37  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$448 Median Monthly Rent +$75 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blount County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Blount County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (16%)(82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton8%
Donald Trump89%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 0
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 43 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blount County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado41
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blount County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blount County, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Blount County, AL

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Samford University
38 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blount County, AL

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St Vincents Blount
5 miles, SE
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St Vincent's East
27 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Blount County, AL

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Lovell Field
107 miles, NE
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