Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Living in Fountain Heights
Bikeability77
Walkability88
Commute74
Public Transit76
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports23
Hospitals28
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation-971 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
28%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black76%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household28%
Householder living alone65%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
62%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation10%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$574Median Monthly Rent+$271 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fountain Heights
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Fountain Heights
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fountain Heights
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado29
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Colleges
Colleges near Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1 miles, SE
Birmingham-Southern College
2 miles, W
Samford University
4 miles, SE
Miles College
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama Hospital
1 miles, SE
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
1 miles, SE
Callahan Eye Hospital
1 miles, SE
St Vincent's Birmingham
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
88 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
102 miles, W