Samson, AL

Living in Samson

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 34
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 9
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Schools 23
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Residents

1.7k Population -365 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black12%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$25k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$60k Median Home Value -$8k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$318 Median Monthly Rent +$209 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Samson

United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Geneva County45

Property Crime in Samson

United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Geneva County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 6 0
Feb 52 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 73 4 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 76 5 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 51 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Samson

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado42
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Samson, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Samson, AL

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Gateway Academy
23 miles, SE
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Pathway Inc
23 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Samson, AL

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Troy University
48 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Samson, AL

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Andalusia Health
29 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Samson, AL

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