Cordova Public RecordsAlabama

Cordova, a city in Walker County, AL, has a median home value of around $84,000 and median rent of approximately $750 per month. About 64% of residents are homeowners, with the remainder renting. The housing stock mainly consists of single-family homes, with some mobile homes and small apartment complexes. Neighborhoods like South Cordova and Cordova Heights are popular. Property values have remained relatively stable, with slight increases in recent years. Property tax rates in Walker County average 0.36% of a property's assessed value, making taxes affordable for most residents.

As of 2020, Cordova city in Walker County, Alabama, had a population of approximately 1,669. The median age was about 40 years. The population was around 52% female and 48% male. Racially, about 79% of residents identified as White, 18% as Black or African American, and 3% as other races and ethnicities, including Hispanic or Latino.

Cordova, located in Walker County, AL, has one main public high school—Cordova High School—which serves approximately 400 students with a graduation rate of 89%. The city also hosts Cordova Elementary School. According to GreatSchools, Cordova High scores 5/10 for academic performance. Only about 8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The schools offer vocational and dual-enrollment programs, and the school district reports above-average safety with less than 1 incident per 100 students annually. Adult education and GED programs are available through nearby Bevill State Community College.

Cordova, in Walker County, AL, has limited healthcare facilities, with primary care available at clinics like Capstone Rural Health Center, but no hospital within city limits; the nearest hospitals are in Jasper, ~12 miles away (e.g., Walker Baptist Medical Center, 267 beds). Walker County's uninsured rate is ~12%, and Medicaid covers ~25% of residents. The area's population is about 2,000, predominantly White (85%) with a median age of 41. Common health issues include diabetes (13%), hypertension (38%), and obesity (40%). Healthcare access is challenged by transportation and provider shortages, with a county-wide ratio of ~2,400:1 residents per primary care physician.

Cordova, a small city in Walker County, AL, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and less than 1% using public transit due to limited service. The average commute time is approximately 30 minutes, slightly above the national average. Most households own at least two vehicles. Transportation infrastructure centers on highways like U.S. Route 78 and State Route 269. Major employment hubs are in nearby Jasper and Birmingham, contributing to longer commutes. Walkability and cycling infrastructure are minimal, reinforcing reliance on private vehicles for daily transportation needs.