Walker County, AL

Living in Walker County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 18
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Schools 36
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Residents

64k Population -3.5k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

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

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

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

Housing

$104k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$74 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walker County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Walker County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 0
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 44 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado42
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Walker County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Walker County, AL

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Forestdale Baptist
28 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Walker County, AL

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Miles College
31 miles, SE
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Samford University
37 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Walker County, AL

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Airports

Airports near Walker County, AL