Hobson CityAL
A town of 742, settled in 1900.
Is Hobson City a good place to live?
33% of residents are under 18 in Hobson City, above both the Alabama town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 1 of the 178 Alabama towns we compare have a lower median rent than Hobson City. Hobson City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
742 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hobson City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hobson City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hobson City.
A smaller share of working residents in Hobson City work locally than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town
0.4% of working residents work locally in Hobson City, against 10% in Alabama’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Hobson City grew to 135 in 2023, 62 more than in 2013. 20% of Hobson City residents live below the poverty line.
| Hobson City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Hobson City’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Oxford City school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE Hanna SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 | 536 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Hobson City has mild winters and hot summers
Hobson City has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Hobson City is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hobson City stands out in Alabama and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
51% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hobson City. Only 8 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Hobson City. 38% of adults get no exercise outside work in Hobson City.
| Hobson City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 54% | 43% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Hobson City | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.5% | 14.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 17% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Hobson City has set aside 7.5% of its land for conservation
0.6 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Hobson City | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coldwater Mountain Doug Ghee Nature Preserve and Recreation Area | — | 37 |
| 2. J. R. Striplin Park | — | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Hobson City faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Hobson City since 2003.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Cheaha Mountain and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hobson City. Close and well known come first.
9 mi MountainCheaha Mountain
13 mi MuseumInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame
4 mi National MonumentFreedom Riders National Monument
31 mi WaterfallNoccalula Falls Park
16 mi GardenJanney Furnace Park
28 mi TheatreMort Glosser AmphitheaterPhoto credits
Cheaha Mountain: Amann09 (talk · contribs), Public domain · International Motorsports Hall of Fame: BWard 1997, CC BY 4.0 · Freedom Riders National Monument: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Noccalula Falls Park: Thejammer (talk), Public domain · Janney Furnace Park: dofftoubab, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mort Glosser Amphitheater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Everything we know about Hobson City
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hobson City
About 2 of every 100 Hobson City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
100% of working residents leave Hobson City for work
Where Hobson City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hobson City
Town in Alabama, United States
Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 759. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hobson City became Alabama's first self-governed all-black municipality in 1899 and continues to have an African American majority.
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- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
Questions about Hobson City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hobson City, AL a good place to live?
Hobson City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.