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Hueytown, AL

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Hueytown, AL

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population16,541
Foreign Born4.7%
Population Density826people per mi²
Median Age35.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

86/100

14% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Hueytown, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $32k$46k
Luxury $90k+$139k+
Elite (Top 5%) $105k+$163k+
Affordability Ratio

134%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
8
Positive
40
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

10.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.4mi

Airport

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport

9.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Birmingham, AL

12.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 13.9 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 135.4 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 4.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$62k-2.8%
17% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$255k
61% below US avg
College Educated
23.2%
34% below US avg
WFH
8.8%
38% below US avg
Homeownership
76.4%
17% above US avg
Median Home
$143k
49% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
24.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+136.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+266.8%
Homicide
0.19 / 1k Residents120% above state avg
Robbery
0.25 / 1k Residents18% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.05 / 1k Residents46% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+5.6%
Burglary
2.62 / 1k Residents22% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.53 / 1k Residents34% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.43 / 1k Residents53% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hueytown, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season244 days336 frost-free
Annual Rainfall58.7"
Elevation614 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good873 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak826/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 708 mi · coast 199 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$262.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 152 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital85 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison12 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:55:11.000Z

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