Gainesville, AL
Living in Gainesville
Bikeability66
Walkability98
Commute36
Public Transit61
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports8
Hospitals29
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
163Population-33 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
91%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black82%
Caucasian12%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate47%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone9%
Economy
$14kMedian Household Income-$16k (2010–19)
40%Above Poverty-51% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K69%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector58%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office4%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van75%
Walked25%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$56k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$370 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached52%
Mobile home48%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K24%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gainesville
United States45
Alabama48
Sumter County50
Property Crime in Gainesville
United States48
Alabama52
Sumter County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainesville
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado49
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gainesville, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gainesville, AL
Lighthouse Christian School
12 miles, NE
West Alabama Christian School
29 miles, SE
Pickens Academy
31 miles, N
Southern Academy
34 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gainesville, AL
University of West Alabama
16 miles, S
Stillman College
43 miles, NE
The University of Alabama
45 miles, NE
Mississippi University for Women
49 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gainesville, AL
Greene County Hospital
16 miles, E
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
24 miles, S
Bryan W Whitfield Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SE
John C Stennis Memorial Hospital
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Gainesville, AL
Key Field
48 miles, SW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
50 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
96 miles, NE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
109 miles, E