Lowndes County, AL

Living in Lowndes County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 3
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 6
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Schools 3
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Residents

10k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black74%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$322 (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value +$6k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$351 Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home37%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas9%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lowndes County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Lowndes County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 6 0
Apr 63 4 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 3 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lowndes County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado47
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lowndes County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lowndes County, AL

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Lowndes Academy
9 miles, N
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Hooper Academy
18 miles, NE
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Fort Dale Academy
22 miles, S
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Autauga Academy
23 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lowndes County, AL

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Huntingdon College
26 miles, NE
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Selma University
29 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lowndes County, AL

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Airports

Airports near Lowndes County, AL

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Columbus Airport
103 miles, E