Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Living in Forest Lake
Bikeability53
Walkability46
Commute82
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports16
Hospitals37
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.3kPopulation+422 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
38%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black25%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone25%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$1.9k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$616Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
23%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 201318%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K13%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Lake
United States45
Alabama48
Tuscaloosa Metro Area44
Tuscaloosa County48
Property Crime in Forest Lake
United States48
Alabama52
Tuscaloosa Metro Area62
Tuscaloosa County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Holy Spirit Catholic School
2 miles, S
Holy Spirit Elementary School
2 miles, S
American Christian Academy
2 miles, E
The Capitol School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama
1 miles, NW
Stillman College
3 miles, W
University of Montevallo
39 miles, E
Judson College
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Airports
Airports near Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
52 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
63 miles, W
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
91 miles, SE
Key Field
92 miles, SW