Leighton, AL
Living in Leighton
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute60
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety56
Airports40
Hospitals64
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
971Population+314 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black48%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate49%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office26%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$58kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$281Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas6%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leighton
United States45
Alabama48
Florence Metro Area37
Colbert County45
Property Crime in Leighton
United States48
Alabama52
Florence Metro Area50
Colbert County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leighton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding68
Tornado40
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leighton, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leighton, AL
Legacy Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Riverhill School
12 miles, NW
Mars Hill Bible School
13 miles, NW
Shoals Christian School
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Leighton, AL
University of North Alabama
12 miles, NW
Heritage Christian University
14 miles, NW
Athens State University
33 miles, E
Martin Methodist College
45 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leighton, AL
Shoals Hospital
9 miles, W
North Alabama Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Helen Keller Hospital
11 miles, W
Russellville Hospital
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Leighton, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
90 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
106 miles, SW
Nashville International Airport
110 miles, NE