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Vance, AL

Alabama · Bibb County · Birmingham Metro

Vance is a small town in Alabama with a population of 1,822. Residents earn $76,654 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,822 Population 179/sq mi density
$76,654 Median Income $31,220 per capita
$208,600 Home Value $213,175 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
392 Violent Crime/100K 2,485 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,654 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,654
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $208,600
26% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 392/100K
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,094
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Vance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,822
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,654
Per Capita$31,220
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$642M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,600
Rent$1,094
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$213,175
Housing Units645
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent392/100K
Property2,485/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary916/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation510 ft (155 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.11

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.7%
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Is Vance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vance receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Vance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vance is $76,654, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vance is $208,600, 26% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 392 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,485 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Vance enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vance has a population of 1,822 with a density of 179 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (85.3%), with 10.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 6.6% of the population are veterans. 11.1% of residents have a disability. 93.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,822
Total Population
179
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
10.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Vance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vance is $76,654, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,220 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,020, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 445 business establishments, including 17 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Vance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,654
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,220
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$56,097
Gini Index0.455 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)445
County GDP$642M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare25
Retail60
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,061
70% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vance is $208,600, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,175. Homes sell for 99.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 83.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 645 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2004. The average annual property tax is $1,061 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 23.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,600
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$213,175
Median List Price$282,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$282,400
$/Sq Ft$155
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops46.2%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,094
6% below US avg
Rent Burden23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.5%
Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units645
Median Year Built2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,061
70% below US avg
Effective Rate0.51%
In Vance, 39.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 36.8% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 17.4% report binge drinking. 24.2% are physically inactive. 25.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,498. The dentist ratio is 1:4,401. 43.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Vance vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.4%
3% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,498
Dentists1:4,401
Mental Health1:2,733
Checkup Rate79.3%
Dental Visits62.0%
Premature Death11,709/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access43.4%
Healthcare Facilities25
Vance has a violent crime rate of 392 per 100,000 residents, 3% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 261.6 per 100,000, robbery at 130.8, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,485 per 100,000, 27% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,439, burglary at 916, vehicle theft at 131 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Vance receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Vance vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent392.4/100K
3% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery130.8/100K
Assault261.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,485.3/100K
27% above US avg
Burglary915.6/100K
Theft1,438.9/100K
Vehicle Theft130.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents424
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Vance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 510 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation510 ft (155 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates33.1740°N, 87.2266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBibb County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.3 / 100
Community Resilience22.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 24 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 80 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 56 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 101 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 40 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 26 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 53 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 92 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 95 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 82 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 90 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 19 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 79 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 123 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 80 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 125 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 23 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 70 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 26 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 265 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 252 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 264 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 248 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 202 km
1995 Erin Category 1 287 km
1995 Opal Category 1 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 281 fatalities, 3,929 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 30 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 47 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 68 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 22
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 46 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 89 km 7
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 59 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 76 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 32 km 0
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 43 km 25
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 86 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 8 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 31 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 29 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 30 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 49 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 37 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 37 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 26 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 36 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 30 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 51 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 54 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 32 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 36 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 32 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 31 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 24 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 36 km
2021 OK 232 UNIT 2,977 30 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,909 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Vance has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").

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Vance is located in Bibb County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81.9% of the vote, a 64.4-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 25 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.9%
D 17.5%

Winner: Republican by 64.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents424
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score4.11
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density179/sq mi
Total Area10.2 sq mi
CountyBibb County County

Services

Broadband Access89.7%
Avg Download Speed42.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed15.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants17
Retail Stores60

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%
Average costs for common services in Vance. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$591
Toddler$574
Preschool$557
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$449
Toddler$449
Preschool$449
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bibb County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Construction 757 42 $80,265 2.99
Retail Trade 605 62 $31,844 1.25
Manufacturing 556 22 $56,350 1.40
Transportation & Warehousing 252 19 $48,158 1.23
Accommodation & Food Services 218 19 $16,276 0.50
Other Services 77 24 $46,117 0.53
Finance & Insurance 75 20 $57,545 0.38
Professional & Technical Services 70 26 $56,304 0.21
Real Estate 26 14 $45,534 0.35
Arts & Entertainment 19 5 $16,249 0.23
Information & Technology 12 6 $42,866 0.13

Schools in Vance

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brookwood Middle School Middle 796 39 20.4:1
Vance Elementary School Elementary 499 26 19.2:1
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Radio Stations near Vance

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk 94.5 AAC+ 32 kbps
103.7 The Q - WQEN - Trussville/Birmingham, AL top 40 AAC
98 TXT - WTXT - Fayette/Tuscaloosa, AL country AAC
94.1 ZBQ - WZBQ - Carrollton/Tuscaloosa, AL top 40 AAC
Talk 99.5 news, talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Classic Rock 105.1 classic rock, rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Substrate Radio ambient, drone MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock 105.5 AAC+ 32 kbps
thegreatiamb Radio americana, catholic MP3
thegreatiamb Kids americana, ballet MP3

Campgrounds Near Vance

3 campgrounds found near Vance.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Rocky Branch Day Use Park 5.0/5 2 $40
DEERLICK CREEK 4.8/5 47 $20–$30
BURCHFIELD BRANCH PARK 4.5/5 37 $20–$40

National Parks Near Vance

7 national parks and monuments found near Vance.

ParkTypeFee
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument National Monument Free
Chickasaw State Park State Park Free
Lake Lurleen State Park State Park Free
Oak Mountain State Park State Park Free
Paul M. Grist State Park State Park Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park State Park Free
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free

Museums in Vance

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALABAMA HISTORIC IRONWORKS COMMISSIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION$1,642,172
WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1740 EASTERN VALLEY ROAD3342065418$5,233
IRON & STEEL MUSEUM OF ALABAMASCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM12632 CONFEDERATE PARKWAY2054775711

Libraries in Vance

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BRENT - CENTREVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY20 LIBRARY STREET0.052,761
GREEN POND - WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY321 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ROAD0.010,829
WEST BLOCTON PUBLIC LIBRARY62 WALTER OWENS DRIVE0.01,969

Farmers Markets in Vance

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bessemer Farmers Market at Medical West995 9th Ave SW06/04/2018 to 09/24/2018Mon: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;
Bibb County Farmers Market155 Birmingham Highway

Restaurants in Vance

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sadie's

Gas Stations in Vance

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sprint Mart

Gyms in Vance

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Mac (MBUSI fitness center)

EV Charging Stations in Vance

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL)11 Mercedes DrElectrify America6J1772COMBOpublic
MBUSI PLANT 1 STA# 11 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
MBUSI PLANT 1 STA# 21 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
MBUSI PLANT 1 STA# 31 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
MBUSI PLANT 1 STA# 41 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
MBUSI PLANT 2 STA# 11 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public
MBUSI PLANT 2 STA# 21 Mercedes DrChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Vance

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
15255 SOUTH SANDY RD (66715)GTOWER128
6951 MCASHAN DRIVE (78919)LTOWER128
EIGHT ACRE ROCK RD .5 MI N OF I-59TOWER94
11622 Bama Rock Road (66693)GTOWER87
21225 LAKE VIEW DRIVE (66691)LTOWER86

Fire Stations in Vance

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Vance Fire Protection District1900 Public Safety DRMostly volunteer205-553-4177
Vance Volunteer Fire Department17788 Wallace Chapel RDVolunteer205-556-1960

Bridges in Vance

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete196415723,785G
Tee BeamConcrete196415723,785G
CulvertConcrete1945326,450F
CulvertConcrete1945245,550F
CulvertConcrete1945364,650F
Tee BeamConcrete20204553,633G
CulvertConcrete1928213,460F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous1964266932F
Tee BeamConcrete1955150665F
Channel BeamConcrete200134500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1995265371G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1995264371G
CulvertConcrete195432330G
CulvertConcrete195448260G
CulvertConcrete19953844G
Channel BeamConcrete19943425G
Channel BeamConcrete20206820G

Superfund Sites Near Vance

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
JVC MAGNETICS AMERICA#1 JVC RD.TUSCALOOSA
MERCEDES-BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC1 MERCEDES DRIVETUSCALOOSA
MERCEDES-BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC1 MERCEDES DRIVETUSCALOOSA
MERCEDES-BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC1 MERCEDES DRIVETUSCALOOSA

Airports Near Vance

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBHMLarge Airport
Shelby County AirportMedium Airport
Tuscaloosa National AirportTCLMedium Airport
Bessemer AirportSmall Airport
Bibb County AirportSmall Airport
Bird Nest AirportSmall Airport
Bucksaw Ridge StripSmall Airport
Chilton County Airport / Gragg-Wade FieldSmall Airport
Demopolis Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Eutaw Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Flying X Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Greensboro Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Lazy Eight Airpark Llc AirportSmall Airport
Mayfield (Private) AirportSmall Airport
Moundville AirportSmall Airport
Parker FieldSmall Airport
Prattville - Grouby FieldSmall Airport
Richard Arthur FieldSmall Airport
Strickland/Smalley FieldSmall Airport
Tri-L Acres AirportSmall Airport
Turkey Creek AirportSmall Airport
Vaiden FieldSmall Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill FieldSmall Airport
Ware Island AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Vance

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Bessemer Police South Precinct
Centerville Police Department
Lake View Police Department

Grocery Stores in Vance

2 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 23220Other10909 Vance St
Sprint Mart 4143Convenience Store10565 Daimler Benz Blvd

Post Offices in Vance

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vance Post Office

Treatment Centers in Vance

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Medical West - An Affiliate of the UAB Health SystemMental Health205-481-7000

DOL Wage Violations in Vance

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $220,065 in back wages owed to 6 employees.

2
Violations
$220,065
Back Wages Owed
6
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
MERCEDES BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC. SIGNIFICANT Mercedes-Benz Group 35490 Automobile Manufacturing 1 $219,313 $109,656 2
Don Dell Corp. 35490 1 $753 $188 4

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vance

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
DRIVING HOPE MINISTRIES18824 HIGHWAY 216

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vance

What is the population of Vance?

Vance has a population of 1,822 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Vance expensive to live in?

Vance is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $76,654, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,600 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Vance safe?

The violent crime rate in Vance is 392 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,485 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Vance receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Vance?

Vance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Vance?

The job market in Vance is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,020. There are 445 business establishments in the area, including 17 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 4.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Vance?

The median home value in Vance is $208,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,175. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,094. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 83.5%. The average annual property tax is $1,061.

How are the schools in Vance?

Schools in Vance have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 18.7% of adults in Vance hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Vance?

The obesity rate in Vance is 39.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.4% of adults are smokers. 24.2% are physically inactive. 25.5% of residents report depression. 9.5% lack health insurance. 43.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,498.

What is transportation like in Vance?

The average commute in Vance is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Vance?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Vance is 85.3% White, 10.6% Black or African American. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are military veterans. 11.1% of residents have a disability. 93.7% have health insurance coverage.

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