Penton, AL
Living in Penton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports48
Hospitals35
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
98Population-161 (2010–19)
66 y Median Age+41 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+35% (2010–19)
Age
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years94%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian82%
Education
Less than high school74%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree12%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$4.8k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty-26% (2010–19)
50 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K63%
Employers
Private sector72%
Self-employed28%
Occupations
Factory and transportation72%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$6.1k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
88%Owner-Occupied+39% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached37%
Mobile home63%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199963%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K72%
$150K to $199K28%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas37%
Crime
Violent Crime in Penton
United States45
Alabama48
Chambers County57
Property Crime in Penton
United States48
Alabama52
Chambers County75
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Penton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado29
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Penton, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Penton, AL
Chambers Academy
10 miles, SE
Faith Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Springwood School
18 miles, SE
Acts Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Penton, AL
Point University
19 miles, SE
LaGrange College
25 miles, E
Auburn University
28 miles, S
Tuskegee University
42 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Penton, AL
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
20 miles, N
Lake Martin Community Hospital
20 miles, SW
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
24 miles, E
East Alabama Medical Center and Snf
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Penton, AL
Columbus Airport
46 miles, SE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
73 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
74 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
83 miles, NW