Boaz, AL

Living in Boaz

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 13
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 21
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Schools 32
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Residents

9.3k Population +129 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$435 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boaz

United States45
Alabama48
Marshall County35

Property Crime in Boaz

United States48
Alabama52
Marshall County53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 0
Feb 43 5 0
Mar 51 5 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 67 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boaz

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado36
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boaz, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boaz, AL

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Excel Institute
15 miles, SE
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Episcopal Day School
15 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Boaz, AL

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Oakwood University
48 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boaz, AL

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Mountain View Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Boaz, AL

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Lovell Field
79 miles, NE