Shorter, AL
Living in Shorter
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute80
Public Transit1
Affordability92
Public Safety50
Airports8
Hospitals68
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
356Population-96 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black69%
Caucasian28%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector62%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$336Median Monthly Rent-$27 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197938%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas45%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shorter
United States45
Alabama48
Macon County53
Property Crime in Shorter
United States48
Alabama52
Macon County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(18%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shorter
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado52
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shorter, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shorter, AL
Macon East Academy
8 miles, S
Churchill Academy
12 miles, SW
Alabama Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Montessori School at Hampstead
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Shorter, AL
Amridge University
12 miles, W
Auburn University at Montgomery
12 miles, W
Faulkner University
14 miles, W
South University-Montgomery
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shorter, AL
Community Hospital Inc
9 miles, N
Baptist Medical Center East
12 miles, W
Elmore Community Hospital
16 miles, NW
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Shorter, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
26 miles, W
Columbus Airport
61 miles, E
Dothan Regional Airport
81 miles, S
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
92 miles, NW