Houston County, AL
Living in Houston County
Bikeability5
Walkability7
Commute77
Public Transit3
Affordability89
Public Safety43
Airports8
Hospitals50
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
105kPopulation+5.7k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$554Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Houston County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston County, AL
New Day Academy
6 miles, NW
Beulah Land Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Emmanuel Christian School
9 miles, W
Westgate Christian School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Houston County, AL
The Baptist College of Florida
18 miles, SW
Troy University
59 miles, NW
Flagler College-Tallahassee
75 miles, SE
Florida State University
78 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston County, AL
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Flowers Hospital
11 miles, NW
Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early
26 miles, NE
Donalsonville Hospital Inc
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Houston County, AL
Dothan Regional Airport
14 miles, NW
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
63 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
70 miles, E
Tallahassee International Airport
77 miles, SE