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Moody, AL


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Moody, Alabama

Introduction to Moody, Alabama

Moody, Alabama, in St Clair county, is 18 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 121 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Birmingham area. There are 8,053 residents in Moody.

Moody History

Moody was named in honor of Epps Moody, a pioneer who moved his family to the area from North Carolina in the 1820's. It was incorporated in March 1962. A. E. Moore was the first Mayor of Moody. A store, a blacksmith shop, and a gristmill were some of the businesses in operation by the mid 1800's. Moody is connected with Interstate 20 and lies in a strategic location near the Birmingham Metro area.

Moody and nearby Attractions

  • The Church of the Valley
  • Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
  • Southern Museum of Flight
  • Oak Mountain State Park
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Cedar Springs Park

Things To Do In Moody

While in Moody you can visit Oak Mountain State Park and Cedar Springs Park. Oak Mountain State Park spreads over a area of 9,940 acres of land and offers excellent facilities for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, and much more. Morgan Creek Vineyards is also worth visiting. The town’s amusement and theme parks, such as Supershow Promotions and Skate Express, offer a range of entertainment facilities.

Moody Transportation

The nearest airport to the city is Birmingham International Airport.

Moody Higher Education

The city is served by Jefferson State Community College, Samford University, and University of Alabama at Birmingham.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMoody Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Moody Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Moody People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Moody, AL

Comparing Moody 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
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents51
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime67

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