Florala, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,841 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Covington County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Covington County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (74%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 4 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 5 0 58
Dec 5 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Florala High School
2 miles, SW · 2.3star
WS Harlan Elementary School
2 miles, W · 1.9star
Paxton School
3 miles, S · 4.1star
Laurel Hill School
10 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Northwest Florida State College
35 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Mizell Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE · 2.3star
Andalusia Health
22 miles, N · 4.1star
North Okaloosa Medical Center
24 miles, SW · 3.2star
Wiregrass Medical Center
25 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
55 miles, E · 1star
Pensacola International Airport
64 miles, W · 1.9star
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