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Bankston, AL

Bankston, AL.

Population: 1,197 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Richard Arthur Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$266
Households with broadband internet
23.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,738
Average weekly wage
$841
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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