Bessemer, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
25,655
Population
631/sq mi density
$37,844
Median Income
$24,074 per capita
$129,800
Home Value
$134,200 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,748
Violent Crime/100K
7,213 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$37,844 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,748 violent crimes/100K (360% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fire Stations in Bessemer (7)
Bessemer Fire Department
Career
1111 2ND AVE N · 205-428-5151
Birmingport Fire District
Volunteer
9158 Taylors Ferry RD · 205-436-4174
Concord Fire District
Mostly career
6798 Warrior River RD · 205-491-5062
Eastern Valley Fire District
Volunteer
828 Eastern Valley RD · 205-424-0143
Indian Ford Fire District
Mostly volunteer
4306 S Shades Crest RD · 205-277-9529
McAdory Area Fire District
Mostly career
5944 Pocahontas RD · 205-425-1028
Shannon Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer
1792 Shannon RD · 205-942-5802