Houston County, AL

Living in Houston County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 7
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 10
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Schools 55
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Residents

105k Population +5.7k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$138k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$554 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houston County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Houston County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston County, AL

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New Day Academy
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Houston County, AL

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Troy University
59 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston County, AL

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Flowers Hospital
11 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Houston County, AL

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