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West Blocton
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
West Blocton is a small, historic town in central Alabama, known for its welcoming community and ties to the old coal mining industry. Surrounded by beautiful natural areas, the town offers easy access to outdoor recreation and Southern charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
1,217
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.12°, -87.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,495
Local Cost
$945
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
45
English
98
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
7.6°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1377 mm
Internet Speed
267 Mbps
Upload
592 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
TCL
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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