Town Creek, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,993 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$372 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Decatur Metro Area
3
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Decatur Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) 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 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hazlewood Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
RA Hubbard High School
6 miles, E · 1.9star
Colbert County High School
7 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Northwest-Shoals Community College
16 miles, NW · 1.4star
University of North Alabama
18 miles, NW · 1.9star
Heritage Christian University
19 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Lawrence Medical Center
15 miles, S · 4.1star
Shoals Hospital
16 miles, NW · 2.3star
North Alabama Medical Center
17 miles, NW · 2.3star
Helen Keller Hospital
17 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

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