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Glencoe, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,356 Population 315/sq mi density
$66,050 Median Income $33,946 per capita
$203,200 Home Value $205,585 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
347 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,050 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,200 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
347 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Glencoe (20)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama we...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer season, wear comfortable...
Buck's Pocket State Park
State Park
669 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bush Head Shoals State Park
State Park
811 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cathedral Caverns State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
State Park
2,918 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cheaha State Park
State Park
2,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fightin...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse T...
Weather: The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
State Park
3,615 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
DeSoto State Park
State Park
74 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Desoto State Park
State Park
327 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear co...
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. This battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guide...
Weather: Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfort...
Hurricane Creek Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
State Park
581 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Tanner State Park
State Park
143 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Guntersville State Park
State Park
5,553 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hikin...
Weather: The weather in Fort Payne, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's with high humidity. We receive about 55 i...
Monte Sano State Park
State Park
2,070 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oak Mountain State Park
State Park
8,857 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rickwood Caverns State Park
State Park
386 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0