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Hanceville, Alabama

Hanceville, Alabama, in Cullman county, is 37 miles N of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 138 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 2,951 people in the city.

The People and Families of Hanceville

In Hanceville, about 44% of adults are married.

Hanceville has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanceville had a median family income of $35,370.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,550) in Hanceville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hanceville Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Hanceville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Hanceville. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Hanceville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHanceville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hanceville, AL

Comparing Hanceville 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
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime12
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