West Blocton, AL Overview

The historic town of West Blocton had its origin with the coal miners of West Alabama, refusing to become a ghost town at the end of the mining era.  The early settlement of Blocton was the headquarters for the Cahaba Coal Mining Company and the site of the innovative beehive coke ovens.  In addition to the rustic remnants of its colorful history, the community displays great pride in the natural legacy of the extremely rare and exquisitely beautiful Cahaba River Lilly that grows near the Cahaba River.  Each year, residents welcome visitors to the Cahaba River Festival to celebrate the largest stand of these aquatic plants in the entire world.  The Cahaba River also serves as a premier recreational asset for the community, a favored site for anglers and canoeing enthusiasts.  West Blocton is the home of the Bibb County School District's career center, which enjoys an idyllic site on a pine-clad hilltop.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 4%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 277.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.533
Households w/ Children 33%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 6%
Median Year in Residency 1.42

Housing Inventory

West Blocton, AL Housing Inventory 63 95 404 404 63 404

Market Overview

18 listings with an estimated median price of $193,500

Price Count
$0 - 100K 7
$100K - 200K 3
$200K - 300K 3
$300K - 400K 3
$400K - 500K 1
$500K - 600K 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 10
Commercial 2
Lots and Land 6

(Data as of 4/23/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

West Blocton, AL Population Demographics

Total: 1,264

Households:499

Median Age: 39.53

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

West Blocton, AL Temperature

Weather Risk

West Blocton, AL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

West Blocton, AL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

West Blocton, AL Highest Education Level Attained 127 281 52 56 74 66 197 127 281 52 56 74

Employment and Finance

Workforce

West Blocton, AL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $39,781)

West Blocton, AL Income by dollar range 47 41 25 30 39 38 31 48 23 46 46 47 15 6 14 1 0 1

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$665
One Bedroom
$751
Two Bedroom
$866
Three Bedroom
$1,163
Four Bedroom
$1,298

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

West Blocton, AL Crime

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