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Millbrook, AL

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Millbrook, AL

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population16,923
Foreign Born1.0%
Population Density1,173people per mi²
Median Age36.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
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

81/100

19% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Millbrook, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$31k
Comfortable $38k$55k
Luxury $105k+$163k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$192k+
Affordability Ratio

117%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
34
Poor
7
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

3.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

9mi

Airport

Wetumpka City Airport

4mi

Post Office

USPS — Montgomery, AL

12.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 3 mi
Camping20Nearest 36.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 80.1 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 5.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$65k+1.6%
14% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$305k
54% below US avg
College Educated
32.5%
7% below US avg
WFH
7.5%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
75.5%
15% above US avg
Median Home
$194k
31% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 75% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+9.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−42.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.14 / 1k Residents59% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+61.8%
Burglary
1.53 / 1k Residents28% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
21.74 / 1k Residents101% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.25 / 1k Residents22% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Millbrook, 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 Season276 days349 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.4"
Elevation197 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
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good889 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,173/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 759 mi · coast 144 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$28.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 144 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital8.6 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison5.8 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:57:17.000Z

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