Samson, AL
Living in Samson
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute42
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports16
Hospitals66
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-365 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$8k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$318Median Monthly Rent+$209 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Samson
United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Geneva County45
Property Crime in Samson
United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Geneva County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Samson
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado42
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Samson, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Samson, AL
Wiregrass Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
Gateway Academy
23 miles, SE
Pathway Inc
23 miles, N
Cornerstone Church Academy
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Samson, AL
The Baptist College of Florida
34 miles, E
Troy University
48 miles, N
The University of West Florida
80 miles, SW
South University-Montgomery
86 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Samson, AL
Wiregrass Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Mizell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW
Medical Center Enterprise
18 miles, NE
Andalusia Health
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Samson, AL
Dothan Regional Airport
38 miles, E
Pensacola International Airport
81 miles, SW