Sand Rock, AL

Sand Rock, Alabama

Sand Rock, Alabama, in Cherokee county, is 57 miles SE of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 509 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Sand Rock

In Sand Rock, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Sand Rock, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sand Rock had a median family income of $44,063. In Sand Rock, most people are middle class or better.

Sand Rock Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sand Rock that were owner-occupied was 89%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Sand Rock, 98% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Sand Rock, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Sand Rock, AL

Comparing Sand Rock 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Sand Rock Almanac

Sand Rock Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sand Rock Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sand Rock, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sand Rock High Schools (2004)

SAND ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
1950 SAND ROCK AVE
256-523-3564
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 962 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Sand Rock Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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