West Blocton, AL
Living in West Blocton
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
57
Public Transit
1
Affordability
87
Public Safety
88
Airports
19
Hospitals
29
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-389 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian86%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate56%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
-$1.2k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
26 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector90%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$84k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$532
Median Monthly Rent
+$433 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
LP gas4%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Blocton
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Bibb County14
Property Crime in West Blocton
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Bibb County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Blocton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado40
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Blocton, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Blocton, AL
Cahawba Christian Academy
10 miles, S
This Olde House Ii
11 miles, N
St Aloysius School
18 miles, NE
The Day Program
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Blocton, AL
University of Montevallo
15 miles, E
The University of Alabama
25 miles, W
Stillman College
27 miles, W
Miles College
28 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Blocton, AL
Bibb Medical Center
12 miles, S
Medical West, an Affiliate of Uab Health System
19 miles, NE
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Dch Regional Medical Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Blocton, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
38 miles, NE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
71 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
88 miles, W
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
107 miles, N