Living in Walker County, Alabama

Walker County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 65,294, part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Jasper, Cordova, Dora.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,181/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $179K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Walker County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.