Leighton, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
711 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,214 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$294 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colbert County
4
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colbert County
6
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) 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 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Colbert County High School
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Leighton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Hatton Elementary School
5 miles, NE · 2.3star
Hazlewood Elementary School
7 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Colleges

University of North Alabama
12 miles, NW · 1.9star
Heritage Christian University
14 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Shoals Hospital
9 miles, NW · 2.3star
North Alabama Medical Center
10 miles, N · 2.3star
Helen Keller Hospital
11 miles, NW · 4.1star
Russellville Hospital
17 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
106 miles, SW · 1star
Nashville International Airport
110 miles, NE · 3.7star
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