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Oneonta, Alabama

Introduction to Oneonta, Alabama

Oneonta, Alabama, in Blount county, is 35 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,576 people live in Oneonta.

Oneonta History

In 1889, Oneonta became the county seat of Blount County, which was founded on February 6, 1818, and named in the honor of Willie G. Blount. Prior to that, Blountsville was the county seat. The city was named after Oneonta, New York. It was officially incorporated on February 18, 1891.

Oneonta and nearby Attractions

  • Blount County Memorial Museum
  • John W. Inzer Museum
  • Horton Mill Bridge
  • Ave Maria Grotto
  • Ashville Museum and Archives
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park

Things To Do In Oneonta

Oneonta hosts the Covered Bridge Festival annually in the month of October. You can visit Blount County Memorial Museum and Horton Mill Bridge. Palisades Park is also worth visiting. One can also plan a trip to Rickwood Caverns State Park and Noccalula Falls Park.

Oneonta Transportation

Air transport is available from Birmingham International Airport.

Oneonta Higher Education

George C Wallace State Community College, Samford University, and Jefferson State Community College are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Oneonta, AL

Comparing Oneonta 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 Citizens1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime34

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