Blount County, AL
Living in Blount County
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute16
Public Transit2
Affordability84
Public Safety28
Airports37
Hospitals25
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+989 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$3.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
37 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$448Median Monthly Rent+$75 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blount County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Blount County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton8%
Donald Trump89%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blount County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado41
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blount County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blount County, AL
Mt Pleasant Christian School
11 miles, NE
Victory Christian School
11 miles, SE
St Bernard Preparatory School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blount County, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham
35 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
36 miles, SW
Samford University
38 miles, S
Strayer University-Alabama
38 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blount County, AL
St Vincents Blount
5 miles, SE
Sanctuary at the Woodlands, The
20 miles, NW
Cullman Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NW
St Vincent's East
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Blount County, AL
Lovell Field
107 miles, NE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
116 miles, S