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Hackleburg, AL


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Hackleburg, Alabama

Hackleburg, Alabama, in Marion county, is 53 miles SW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 139 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 1,527 residents.

The People and Families of Hackleburg

In Hackleburg, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hackleburg had a median family income of $30,938.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Hackleburg can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Hackleburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Hackleburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. In Hackleburg you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Hackleburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hackleburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHackleburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hackleburg Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 18%Hackleburg Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hackleburg, AL

Comparing Hackleburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built96
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime78
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