Walker County, AL
Living in Walker County
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute37
Public Transit5
Affordability92
Public Safety60
Airports21
Hospitals51
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
64kPopulation-3.5k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Walker County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado42
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker County, AL
Dora First Baptist Kindergarten
13 miles, E
Harvest Christian School
24 miles, SE
Forestdale Baptist
28 miles, SE
Tabernacle Christian School
29 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Walker County, AL
Miles College
31 miles, SE
Birmingham-Southern College
32 miles, SE
University of Alabama at Birmingham
35 miles, SE
Samford University
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker County, AL
Walker Baptist Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Fayette Medical Center
31 miles, W
Northwest Medical Center
32 miles, W
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
33 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Walker County, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
35 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
116 miles, SE