Lowndes
6.1
High score (8-10)
Lowndes County has a history that brought the entire world's attention here — it's where Viola Liuzzo was murdered in 1965 and where the Black Panther Party had one of its earliest electoral campaigns. Women here who are politically and civically engaged are often sophisticated and well-networked beyond what the county's poverty would suggest. Demonstrated genuine respect for the community's history goes an extremely long way in a place where that history is personal and immediate.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Hayneville is one of the smallest county seats in Alabama and Lowndes County has almost no economic infrastructure. The county has a strong community identity built on civil rights history and Black Belt resilience, but that identity doesn't translate into social infrastructure for outsiders. You can be welcomed but there's nothing here to do.
Lower score (below 6)
Lowndes County is one of the poorest counties in the United States and has almost no functional social infrastructure. Hayneville is barely a town and the county's economy is essentially nonexistent. The community is extremely tight-knit out of necessity, and an outsider enters with no context and nothing to offer that the community can't provide itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lowndes, Alabama?
$93k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lowndes, Alabama?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Lowndes, Alabama?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lowndes, Alabama?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lowndes, Alabama?
Local women avg 30.0