Locust Fork, AL

Locust Fork, Alabama

Locust Fork, Alabama, in Blount county, is 28 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 128 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Locust Fork contains a population of approximately 1,016.

The People and Families of Locust Fork

In Locust Fork, about 75% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Locust Fork, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Locust Fork.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Locust Fork had a median family income of $41,912. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Locust Fork.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Locust Fork favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $600. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Locust Fork Housing

Locust Fork has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Locust Fork, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Locust Fork, AL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Locust Fork Almanac

Locust Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Locust Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Locust Fork High Schools (2004)

LOCUST FORK HIGH SCHOOL
77 SCHOOL RD
205-681-7846
Serves 646 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Locust Fork Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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