Hoover, AL

Alabama · Shelby County · Birmingham Metro

Hoover is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 92,401. Residents earn $107,822 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

92,401 Population 1,860/sq mi density

$107,822 Median Income $55,944 per capita

$391,300 Home Value $428,874 Zillow

$1,404 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

133 Violent Crime/100K 2,243 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$107,822 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$391,300 home value, $1,404/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

133 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

60.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $107,822

43% higher than US avg

Home Value $391,300

39% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 133/100K

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 60.8%

80% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,404

21% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.3%

6% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.8%

22% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.1%

75% lower than US avg

How Hoover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population92,401

Median Age38.3 yrs

Density1,860/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 69%

Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+

Median Income$107,822

Per Capita$55,944

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty3.1%

County GDP$17,333M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$391,300

Rent$1,404

Ownership71.2%

Zillow$428,874

Housing Units38,642

Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

Violent133/100K

Property2,243/100K

Murder4.7/100K

Assault79/100K

Burglary149/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%

Uninsured6.5%

Smoking9.3%

Depression22.4%

Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain46.1 in/yr

Sunny Days306/yr

Elevation538 ft (164 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+60.8%

High School+96.4%

Graduate+25.0%

School Score5.72

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%

Commute25 min

Broadband96.1%

EV Stations3

Libraries14

Is Hoover a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hoover receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Hoover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hoover is $107,822, which is significantly higher than the national average / 43% above $75,149. This places Hoover among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hoover is $391,300, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,404 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Hoover is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 133 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,243 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Hoover is a highly educated community / 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hoover enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hoover has a population of 92,401 with a density of 1,860 people per square mile, spread across 49.7 square miles. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (68.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 19.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.3% of residents, while 10.7% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are veterans. 9.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

92,401

Total Population

1,860

People / sq mi

38.3yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

49.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%

Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hoover vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.3%

14% above US avg

Spanish 10.7%

20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hoover vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hoover is $107,822, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,284. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 13.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Hoover vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$107,822
	43% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$55,944
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,284
IRS Avg AGI	$102,306
Gini Index	0.444 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.8%
	22% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.1%
	75% below US avg
Establishments (County)	7,251
County GDP	$17,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants	436
Healthcare	535
Retail	708
Manufacturing	159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,123
	11% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.1 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Hoover is $391,300, 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $428,874. Homes sell for 98.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,404 (21% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 38,642 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1993. The average annual property tax is $3,123. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$391,300
	39% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$428,874
Median List Price	$485,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$485,000
$/Sq Ft	$183
Homes Sold	80
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.7%
Price Drops	16.5%
Inventory	297

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,404
	21% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,413
Rent Burden	29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$716
1 Bedroom	$772
2 Bedrooms	$936
3 Bedrooms	$1,206
4 Bedrooms	$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.2%
Owner-Occupied	71.2%
Renter-Occupied	28.8%
Housing Units	38,642
Median Year Built	1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,123
	11% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.80%

In Hoover, 30.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.4% of residents, below the national average. 33.5% have high blood pressure. 9.3% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 17.5% report binge drinking. 19.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.4% report depression. 14.7% experience frequent mental distress. 6.5% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,297. The dentist ratio is 1:1,967. 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

7.5

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

8.8

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

6.0

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

55.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

160.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Hoover vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.3%
	6% below US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	4.4%
High Blood Pressure	33.5%
Asthma	8.9%
COPD	4.2%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.3%
	34% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.5%
Physical Inactivity	19.1%
Depression	22.4%
Mental Distress	14.7%
Physical Distress	9.5%
Short Sleep	33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%
Uninsured	6.5%
	24% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,297
Dentists	1:1,967
Mental Health	1:756
Checkup Rate	79.1%
Dental Visits	68.3%
Premature Death	6,795/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.2/10
Exercise Access	74.0%
Healthcare Facilities	535

Hoover has a violent crime rate of 133 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 79.4 per 100,000, robbery at 31.5, rape at 17.5. The murder rate is 4.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,243 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,977, burglary at 149, vehicle theft at 117 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hoover receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Hoover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	133.1/100K
	65% below US avg
Murder	4.7/100K
	26% below US avg
Rape	17.5/100K
Robbery	31.5/100K
Assault	79.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,243.5/100K
	14% above US avg
Burglary	149.4/100K
Theft	1,977.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	116.7/100K
Arson	2.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	18
Traffic Accidents	92
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Hoover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	64.2°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	538 ft (164 m)
Area	49.7 sq mi (128.6 km²)
Population Density	1,860/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3790°N, 86.8089°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0447 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	2.90 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	16.6 / 100
Community Resilience	74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	25 km
Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	123 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	66 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	97 km
Jun 24, 1998	11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama	M3.4	145 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	80 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	22 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	120 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	112 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	116 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	126 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	56 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	112 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	123 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	100 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	105 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	110 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	65 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	31 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	68 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Sally	Category 1	292 km
2020	Zeta	Category 1	295 km
2005	Dennis	Category 2	291 km
2005	Katrina	Category 1	293 km
2004	Ivan	Category 2	235 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	145 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 220 fatalities, 2,380 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	50 km	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	19 km	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	40 km	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	80 km	6
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	70 km	0
Dec 16, 2000	EF4	91 km	11
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	72 km	22
Feb 23, 1975	EF4	81 km	1
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	49 km	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	36 km	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	59 km	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	15 km	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	72 km	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	67 km	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	20 km	25
May 1, 1953	EF4	84 km	7
Jan 12, 2023	EF3	96 km	7
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	76 km	0
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	75 km	6
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	45 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	UNNAMED	5,157	68 km
2024	OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX	5,018	74 km
2019	OK C-49	4,745	71 km
2022	OK TORNADO UNIT	4,504	74 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,279	70 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,199	80 km
2022	OK COMP 40/53	4,093	80 km
2020	OK PAYNE LAKE	4,078	80 km
2022	OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED	3,841	71 km
2022	OK COMP 50/51/52	3,786	78 km
2024	OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX	3,579	75 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,507	71 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,482	72 km
2021	OK 234	3,482	70 km
2010	WIREGRASS	3,467	66 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,414	74 km
2022	OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED	3,373	80 km
1998	CHEAHA WILDERNESS	3,299	89 km
2021	OK COMP 33 AND 43	3,164	75 km
2021	TL TYLER WEST	3,148	71 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	5.6 in
February	47°F (8°C)	4.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	62°F (16°C)	5.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Coldest

Hoover has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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Hoover is located in Shelby County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. 25.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.9% of the vote, a 40.9-point margin. 96.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 535 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%

D 29%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	18
Traffic Accidents	92
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	60.8%
	80% above US avg
High School+	96.4%
Graduate Degree+	25.0%
School Test Score	5.72

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,860/sq mi
Total Area	49.7 sq mi
County	Shelby County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.1%
Avg Download Speed	160.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	17.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	535
Restaurants	436
Retail Stores	708

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.1 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.9%

Average costs for common services in Hoover. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit	$311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit	$178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling	$222 ($133–$355)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement	$266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement	$178 ($89–$311)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair	$355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install	$6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair	$888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement	$7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense	$4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation	$444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation	$2,220 ($888–$4,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$133 ($67–$222)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread	$3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb)	$0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$133)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($13–$67)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$178 ($89–$355)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$638
Toddler	$657
Preschool	$602
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$631
Toddler	$615
Preschool	$561

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Shelby County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	10,760	758	$40,210	1.26
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,588	817	$58,230	0.70
Finance & Insurance	8,330	502	$100,297	2.41
Accommodation & Food Services	7,809	471	$24,962	1.01
Professional & Technical Services	6,310	1,017	$89,434	1.07
Construction	5,582	688	$74,973	1.25
Administrative & Waste Services	5,496	461	$52,307	1.10
Manufacturing	5,373	272	$79,000	0.77
Wholesale Trade	5,369	592	$97,292	1.60
Other Services	2,778	450	$53,947	1.08
Management of Companies	1,955	54	$116,215	1.36
Transportation & Warehousing	1,637	153	$70,157	0.45
Real Estate	1,584	351	$86,038	1.20
Arts & Entertainment	1,117	88	$24,806	0.78
Information & Technology	1,063	246	$89,347	0.67
Utilities	960	29	$180,918	2.96
Educational Services	797	105	$42,210	0.45
Mining & Oil/Gas	302	16	$90,952	0.94
Agriculture & Forestry	161	27	$82,985	0.23

Colleges & Universities in Hoover

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham	Private For-Profit · Certificate	186	—	—	—
Winonah's International School of Cosmetology	Private For-Profit · Certificate	156	—	—	—

Schools in Hoover

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Hoover High School	High	2,841	181	15.7:1
Spain Park High School	High	1,503	99	15.2:1
Robert F Bumpus Middle School	Middle	1,128	75	15.0:1
Berry Middle School	Middle	1,113	75	14.8:1
Ira F Simmons Middle School	Middle	882	68	13.0:1
Trace Crossings Elementary School	Elementary	788	51	15.5:1
Deer Valley Elementary School	Elementary	740	48	15.4:1
Riverchase Elementary School	Elementary	603	44	13.7:1
Bluff Park Elementary School	Elementary	581	40	14.5:1
Rocky Ridge Elementary School	Elementary	573	43	13.3:1
South Shades Crest Elementary School	Elementary	568	36	15.8:1
Gwin Elementary School	Elementary	515	41	12.6:1
Brocks Gap Intermediate School	Elementary	492	33	14.9:1
Green Valley Elementary School	Elementary	476	36	13.2:1
Greystone Elementary School	Elementary	424	31	13.7:1
Shades Mountain Elementary School	Elementary	330	23	14.3:1

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Radio Stations near Hoover

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Talk 94.5	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
103.7 The Q - WQEN - Trussville/Birmingham, AL	top 40	AAC
Talk 99.5	news, talk	AAC+ 48 kbps
Classic Rock 105.1	classic rock, rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
Substrate Radio	ambient, drone	MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock 105.5	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
thegreatiamb Radio	americana, catholic	MP3
thegreatiamb Kids	americana, ballet	MP3

National Parks Near Hoover

9 national parks and monuments found near Hoover.

Park	Type	Fee
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheaha State Park	State Park	Free
Freedom Riders National Monument	National Monument	Free
Hurricane Creek Park	State Park	Free
Lake Lurleen State Park	State Park	Free
Oak Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Paul M. Grist State Park	State Park	Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
Wind Creek State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Hoover

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	83,268	$75,020
2015	84,300	$77,146
2017	84,974	$81,038
2019	85,507	$89,452
2021	92,589	$95,970
2023	92,587	$107,822

Museums in Hoover

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHRISTENBERRY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2057262011	$208,251,061
SAMFORD ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2057262011	$208,251,061
BIRMINGHAM ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2058790409	$8,932,428
MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	200 19TH STREET N	2057148347	$8,814,675
ALTAMONT SCHOOL	ART MUSEUM		2058792006	$6,772,233
BIRMINGHAM LANDMARKS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2052522262	$3,837,208
BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2053289696	$2,736,160
VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2059331409	$1,349,832
ALDRIDGE GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2056828019	$538,889
HISTORIC BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$528,066
ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		2053236665	$488,198
ENDOWMENT FOR MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2057148300	$465,927
ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2056637930	$440,703
SLOSS FURNACES	HISTORY MUSEUM			$375,106
SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2053241911	$375,106
ALABAMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM			$368,247
ALABAMA CENTER FOR AMERICAN HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$312,533
SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	4343 73RD STREET NORTH	2058338226	$233,359
HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA	ART MUSEUM		2054451293	$223,739
BIRMINGHAM HISTORY CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	1807 THIRD AVENUE NORTH	2052024146	$188,366
BIRMINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2052511880	$136,632
MCCOY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2053272957	$95,811
SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1854 N MAIN ST		$72,416
BARE HANDS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$54,487
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2052542565	$25,404
ALABAMA GOSPEL MUSIC CULTURAL ARTS CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2054472208	$21,884
BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TERM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$16,565
BESSEMER HALL OF HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM		2054261633	$8,783
ALABAMA MENS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	800 LAKESHORE DRIVE	2057262362	$7,618
WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1740 EASTERN VALLEY ROAD	3342065418	$5,233
81ST ARMY RESERVE COMMAND HISTORICAL HOLDING	GENERAL MUSEUM	255 WEST OXMOOR ROAD
9TH AND 10TH (HORSE) CAVALRY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	520 16TH ST N
A.M. BROWN HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	319 4TH TERRACE
ALABAMA FOLK ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		2053214929
ALABAMA HISTORICAL RADIO SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	600 N 18TH STREET	2059677000
ALABAMA HUMANITIES FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	1100 IRELAND WAY SUITE #202	2055583980
ALABAMA MUSEUM OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2059344475
ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2058330135
ALABAMA NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
ALABAMA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2058790458
ARLINGTON ANTEBELLUM HOME & GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	331 COTTON AVE SW	2057805656
ARLINGTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ARMED FORCES MUSEUM OF ALABAMA	HISTORY MUSEUM	3520 LORNA RIDGE DRIVE	2055667257
BARBER VINTAGE MOTORSPORT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2056997275
BIRMINGHAM BLACK RADIO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2612 LANE PARK ROAD	2054143900
DISCOVERY 2000	GENERAL MUSEUM		2055582003
DON KRESGE MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2058226759
DURBIN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8005235793
EDMUND LAW ROGERS SMITH-HARRISON	HISTORY MUSEUM		2056698767
EIGHTH AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GEE'S BEND QUILTING COOPERATIVE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3345732323
HOOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	569 PARK AVENUE	2058229392
IRONDALE AL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LEDS SCENIC BYWAY MANAGEMENT TEAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LEEDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2056992721
MUSEUM OF URBAN ART	GENERAL MUSEUM		2058218119
NATIONAL HUGUENOT SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2062823043
PARADISE GARDENS PARK & MUSEUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2055873090
ROEBUCK SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SAMUEL ULLMAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2059345634
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2052264934
THOMAS BASS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1129 MONTEVALLO ROAD SOUTHWEST	2056992721
VESTAVIA HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2059780155
VISUAL ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2059756436

Libraries in Hoover

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	2100 PARK PLACE	2,186,746
HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY	200 MUNICIPAL DRIVE	682,488
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY	1721 OXMOOR ROAD	425,143
VESTAVIA HILLS LIBRARY IN THE FOREST	1221 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY	396,297
TRUSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	201 PARKWAY DRIVE	292,529
MOUNTAIN BROOK - EMMET O'NEAL LIBRARY	50 OAK STREET	200,684
NORTH SHELBY LIBRARY	5521 CAHABA VALLEY ROAD	180,000
PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	3160 PELHAM PARKWAY	133,323
ALABASTER - ALBERT L. SCOTT LIBRARY	100 9TH STREET N.W.	127,438
BESSEMER PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 19TH STREET N	115,615
COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY	50 LESTER STREET	45,240
FULTONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 BYRD LANE	40,000
HARRISON REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	50 LESTER STREET	38,420
HUEYTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	1372 HUEYTOWN ROAD	37,497
MIDFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 BRELAND DRIVE	34,085
HELENA - JANE B. HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY	230 TUCKER ROAD	30,370
TARRANT PUBLIC LIBRARY	1143 FORD AVENUE	24,357
PLEASANT GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY	501 PARK ROAD	23,124
IRONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	105 SOUTH 20TH STREET	21,952
ADAMSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	4825 MAIN STREET	18,929
CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY	41 WELDON DRIVE	17,836
GRAYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 SOUTH MAIN STREET	9,002
FAIRFIELD - WALTER J. HANNA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	4615 GARY AVENUE	7,324
JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE	2100 PARK PLACE	2,190

Farmers Markets in Hoover

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
BESSEMER FARMERS MARKET	1st Avenue N and 19th Street	06/07/2018 to 09/27/2018	Thu: 4:00 PM-6:30 PM;
Bessemer Farmers Market at Medical West	995 9th Ave SW	06/04/2018 to 09/24/2018	Mon: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;
Columbinana Farmers Market	West College Street
East Lake Farmers Market	7753 First Avenue, South	05/02/2015 to 10/10/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Fresh Market at Ross Bridge	4000 Grand Avenue
Helena Market Days	4151 Helena Road
Irondale Farmers Market	1906 1st Ave N
Jefferson County Truck Growers Association	344 Finley Ave., West	January to December			Visit
LINN PLACE MARKET	20TH STREET and PARK PLACE		Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
MOUNT LAUREL FARMERS MARKET	38 MANNING PLACE
Mt Laurel Farmers Market	5 Mt Laurel Avenue	05/31/2014 to	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
RiverchaseUMC Farmer's Market	1953 Old Hwy 31	05/29/2014 to 08/28/2014	Thu: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM;		Visit
The Market at Pepper Place	2829 2nd Avenue South	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Trussville Springs Farmers Market	200 Spring St
UAB Farmers Market	18th Street South and 6th Ave. South	06/03/2016 to 08/26/2016	Fri: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;
URBAN COOKHOUSE FARMER'S MARKET - HOMEWOOD	2850 19th Street South	05/30/2015 to 08/15/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
URBAN COOKHOUSE FARMER'S MARKET - THE SUMMIT	250 Summit Boulevard	05/28/2015 to 08/13/2015	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Valleydale Farmers Market	4601 Valleydale Rd.	05/18/2013 to 08/31/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Westside Tailgate Farmers Market					Visit

Hotels in Hoover

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Courtyard

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover

Hampton Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Birmingham - Hoover

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hoover/Birmingham

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Residence Inn Birmingham Hoover

Restaurants in Hoover

52 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amigo's Mexican Grill

Applebee's

Ashley Mac's Kitchen

Baha Burger

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Market

Bluff Park Diner

Chicken Salad Chick

Chow Town

Costa's Mediterranean Cafe

Customs cafe

Dale's Southern Grill

Dave & Buster's

Formosa Chinese Restaurant

Fried Green Tomato’s

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Golden Corral

Golden Rule Barbeque

Guadalaiara Grill

Habaneros

Hunan Garden

IHOP

J&C Seafood

Jason's Deli

Jim 'N Nick's

Johnny Brusco's Pizza

Logan's Roadhouse

Los Pedros Mexican Grill

Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant

New China

Newk's Eatery

Nori Hibachi Ramen Sushi

Olive Garden

Ooka Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

Outback Steakhouse

Pacific Rim Sushi

Pazzo! Big Slice Pizza

Pie Five Pizza

Pollo Lucas

Purple Onion

Ragtime Cafe

Ranch House

Salvatore's Pizzia

Saw's BBQ

Silver Coin Indian Grill

Stix

Sumo Japenese Steakhouse

The Fish Market

Waffle House

Cafes in Hoover

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Hoover

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC Classic Lorna Ridge 10

AMC Patton Creek 15 IMAX

Theatres in Hoover

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Performing Arts Center

Stardome Comedy Club

Clinics in Hoover

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Family Care Hoover

American Family Care The Grove

KidsStreet Urgent Care

MainStreet Family Care

MedCenter Hoover

Norwood Clinic

Dentists in Hoover

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birmingham Smiles Dentistry

Koslin & Kahn PC

PT Orthodontics

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Veterinaries in Hoover

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banfield Pet Hospital

Metro Cat Clinic

Patton Chapel Animal Clinic

Vestavia Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Hoover

33 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Circle K

Citgo

Costco Gasoline

Exxon

Jet Prep

Murphy USA

RaceWay

Sam's Club Gas

Shell

Sunoco

Banks in Hoover

26 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alabama Credit Union

America First Credit Union

Avadian Credit Union

BancorpSouth Bank

BB&T

BBVA

Chase Bank

eCO Credit Union

IBERIABANK

Jefferson Credit Union

PNC Bank

Regions Bank

Southern Energy Credit Union

Synovus

Truist

Union State Bank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Hoover

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverchase Galleria

Gyms in Hoover

7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club 4 Fitness

Crunch Fitness

Hoover YMCA

J19 Fitness

Planet Fitness

Premier Gymnastics

Sertoma Gym

Golf Courses in Hoover

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoover Country Club

Riverchase Country Club

Breweries in Hoover

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alabrew	Food & Dining, Beverages, Wine, Alabama, Birmingham, Food And Kindred Products, Flour and other grai	8916 Parkway E	2058331716
Beer Engineers	Brewers	2147 Riverchase	2056778024
Birmingham Coca-cola Bottling	Bottlers, Beverage Manufacturers, Vending Machine Manufacturers, Breweries, Glass Manufacturers, Who	4600 E Lake Blvd	2058412653
Cahaba Brewing Co	Brewers, Deordorant, Soap, Glue, Air Fresheners	2616 3rd Ave S	2053077118
Crestwood Tavern	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Birmingham Restaurants, Crestwood North	5500 Crestwood Blvd		Visit
Goldwire Beverage Shop	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Health & Beauty, Beauty Salons	613D Goldwire St S W
Trim Tab Brewing	Breweries, Food & Drink	2721 5th Ave S	8285454746
Vizzini Farms Winery	Wineries, Brewers	800 Hwy 87	2056850655
Watetu Beverage	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Birmingham, AL, Beer and Ale, Birmingham Beer and Ale, (4), (2	161 Citation Ct	2059160009
Webbpak Inc	Sugar Manufacturers, Food Processor Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufac	110 Railroad Ave	2056553500

Nursing Homes in Hoover

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER AT HOOVER, LLC 575 SOUTHLAND DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	118	64	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	2057216200

Pharmacies in Hoover

18 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ACCREDO HEALTH GROUP	2100 RIVERCHASE CENTER	205-987-0778
BRUNOS - 51	3780 RIVERCHASE VILLAGE	205-985-2294
COSTCO	3650 GALLERIA CIRCLE	205-909-1041
CVS - 2662	2301 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY	205-682-1065
CVS - 4889	1881 CHASE DRIVE	205-987-7286
CVS - 4913	2201 TYLER ROAD	205-823-1832
FRED'S - 1840	3317 LORNA ROAD	205-823-4092
GREEN VALLEY DRUG COMPANY	1915 HOOVER COURT	205-822-1151
JACKSON'S ROCKY RIDGE HEALTH MART PHARMACY	3346 MORGAN DRIVE	205-822-5200
PUBLIX - 00839	2543 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY	205-982-8519
PUBLIX - 01207	1584 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY	205-824-7223
RITE AID - 7370	1615 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY	205-823-6091
SAM'S CLUB - 4724	3053 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY	205-982-0982
SOUTHERN MEDICAL INCORPORATED	2159 ROCKY RIDGE ROAD	205-822-1972
U-SAVE PHARMACY	1680 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY	205-979-1427
WAL-MART - 1229	2780 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY	205-733-0055
WALGREENS - 12056	5271 ROSS BRIDGE PARKWAY	205-988-9013
WALGREENS - 5072	2505 STATE HIGHWAY 150	205-982-9696

EV Charging Stations in Hoover

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
REGIONS BANK RCN 1	2050 Parkway Office Cir	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
REGIONS BANK RCN 2	2050 Parkway Office Cir (Garage)	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
REGIONS BANK RCS	250 Riverchase Pkwy E	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Hoover

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6951 MCASHAN DRIVE (78919)	LTOWER	128
23917 ROUTE 25 NORTH (78916)	LTOWER	105
1225 CLARK RD W	TOWER	60

Fire Stations in Hoover

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Hoover Fire Department	2020 Valleydale RD	Career			205-444-7655

Bridges in Hoover

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	190	117,910	F
Culvert	Concrete	1972	70	117,910	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	318	117,910	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	920	69,970	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	280	59,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	280	59,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	279	59,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	279	59,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	703	56,815	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	1,053	56,815	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	1,016	56,815	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	286	54,815	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	286	54,815	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	816	51,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	345	51,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	345	51,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	708	51,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1980	616	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1980	173	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	509	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	309	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	299	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	178	34,985	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1998	200	29,710	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1953	466	27,940	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1987	70	20,885	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	462	16,877	F
Slab	Concrete	1942	79	16,460	F
Culvert	Concrete	1942	51	16,460	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	164	13,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2018	941	12,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	703	11,363	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	717	11,363	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1968	102	7,899	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	700	6,997	F
Culvert	Concrete	2001	34	6,997	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1965	160	5,776	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	455	4,700	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1964	68	3,796	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	24	3,723	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	363	3,500	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1964	30	2,530	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1975	48	2,500	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1966	102	1,564	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1971	103	1,251	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	2020	109	1,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	346	1,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	83	1,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2013	1,190	1,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	140	800	G

Correctional Facilities in Hoover

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
HOOVER CITY JAIL	2020 VALLEYDALE ROAD	LOCAL	-999	64	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Hoover

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Birmingham, AL	1801 Morris Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Hoover

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY (POWELL AVENUE STEAM PLANT)	1830 POWELL AVE S	JEFFERSON
CARMEUSE LIME & STONE, INC.	599 HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH	SHELBY
CARMEUSE LIME & STONE, INC.	599 HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH	SHELBY
CHENEY LIME AND CEMENT COMPANY - LANDMARK PLANT	1152 OLD HIGHWAY 31	SHELBY
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF ALABAMA LLC	3707 HIGHWAY 31 N	SHELBY

Airports Near Hoover

28 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport	BHM	Large Airport
Shelby County Airport	—	Medium Airport
Bessemer Airport	—	Small Airport
Bibb County Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Sky Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles C Killough Field	—	Small Airport
Chilton County Airport / Gragg-Wade Field	—	Small Airport
Dugger's Field	—	Small Airport
Flying X Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawk Field	—	Small Airport
Lay Landing	—	Small Airport
Lazy Eight Airpark Llc Airport	—	Small Airport
Mayfield (Private) Airport	—	Small Airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Field	—	Small Airport
Mount Aero Lake Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport	GAD	Small Airport
Parker Field	—	Small Airport
Peterson Field	—	Small Airport
Robbins Field	—	Small Airport
Rocky Springs Airpark	—	Small Airport
St Clair County Airport	PLR	Small Airport
Town & Country Airpark	—	Small Airport
Tranquility Base Airport	—	Small Airport
Tri-L Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Turkey Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field	—	Small Airport
Ware Island Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Hoover

19 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone



Alabaster Police Department	100 11th Avenue Southwest
Bessemer Police South Precinct
Birmingham Police Headquarters	1710 1st Avenue North
Helena Police Department
Homewood City Police Department	1833 29th Avenue
Homewood Police Department	90 Bagby Drive
Hoover Police Substation
Hueytown Police Department	1318 Hueytown Road
Irondale Police Department	100 20th Street South
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office	2200 8th Avenue North
Leeds Police
Midfield Police Department	725 Bessemer Road
Pelham Police Department	32 Philip Davis Street
Pleasant Grove Police Station	501 Park Road
Tarrant Police Station	2593 Commerce Circle
Trussville Police
Trussville Police Satellite Office
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Vestavia Hills Police Department	1032 Montgomery Highway

Grocery Stores in Hoover

46 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Alabama Halal Food	Grocery Store	3150 Lorna Rd
ALDI 70027	Supermarket	1025 Marble Terrace
ALDI 70032	Supermarket	200 Big Mountain Rd
Circle K 2723813	Convenience Store	3640 Lorna Rd
Circle K 2723821	Convenience Store	2501 John Hawkins Pkwy
Circle K Store 2707205	Convenience Store	2101 Pelham Pkwy
Costco Wholesale 0362	Super Store	3650 Galleria Cir
CVS PHARMACY 2662	Other	2301 John Hawkins Pkwy
CVS Pharmacy 4889	Other	1881 Chace Dr
CVS PHARMACY 4913	Other	2201 Tyler Rd
Desi Brothers	Grocery Store	1853 Montgomery Hwy
Dollar General 10021	Other	8340 HWY 261
Dollar Tree 2898	Other	1615 Montgomery Hwy
Dollar Tree 3706	Other	2244 Pelham Pkwy
Dollar Tree 4302	Other	5643 Grove Blvd
DOLLARTREE 10454	Other	1845 Montgomery Highway
El Mercado 1	Grocery Store	2085 Colonial Dr
Family Dollar 11205	Other	3202 Lorna
Flowers Bakery Outlet 117	Convenience Store	2000 Highway 150
Gordos Market Inc 2	Convenience Store	110 Commerce Pkwy
Jan Jua Spice World	Other	3659 Lorna Rd
Jubilee Groceries 1	Grocery Store	3321 Lorna Rd
Jubilee Grocery	Grocery Store	3321 Lorna Rd
Kenston Farms	Specialty Store	1053 Commerce Cir
Mercy Deliverance Ministries Mobile Grocery	Other	2194 Parkway Lake Dr
Murphy USA 7051	Convenience Store	2191 Pelham Pkwy
Patton Chapel One Stop	Convenience Store	1976 Patton Chapel Rd
Pelham Bp	Convenience Store	2260 Pelham Pkwy
PIGGLY WIGGLY 265	Super Store	2148 Tyler Rd
PUBLIX 0839	Supermarket	2543 John Hawkins Pkwy
PUBLIX 0841	Supermarket	1944 Montgomery Hwy S
Publix 1207	Supermarket	1584 Montgomery Hwy
Raceway 6825	Convenience Store	1999 Montgomery Hwy
Sam's Club 4724	Super Store	3053 John Hawkins Pkwy
Sprouts Farmers Market 480	Supermarket	5250 Medford Dr
Target Store 2503	Super Store	5561 Grove Blvd
TRADER JOE'S HOOVER 838	Supermarket	1769 Montgomery Hwy
Valleydale Shell	Convenience Store	100 Riverchase Pkwy E
Walgreens 12056	Other	5271 Ross Bridge Pkwy
Walgreens 13937	Other	1801 Montgomery Hwy S
Walgreens 4589	Other	9458 Helena Rd
Walgreens 5072	Other	2505 John Hawkins Pkwy
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3184	Super Store	3320 Lorna Rd
Walmart S/C 1229	Super Store	2780 John Hawkins Pkwy
Walmart Supercenter 5262	Super Store	2181 Pelham Pkwy
West Homewood Company	Other	2201 Rushmore Way

Post Offices in Hoover

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hoover Post Office	1809 Riverchase Drive

Treatment Centers in Hoover

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aletheia House	Substance Abuse	205-324-6502
Aletheia House	Substance Abuse	205-324-6502
Aletheia House - Men Only	Substance Abuse	205-328-3600
Bessemer Neighborhood - Health Center	Substance Abuse	205-277-6878
Birmingham Metro Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Alabama LP	Substance Abuse	205-941-1799
Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Birmingham East VA East Clinic	Both	205-957-5300
Central Alabama Wellness	Both	205-651-0077
Eastside CMHC - Jefferson County	Mental Health	205-836-7283
Fellowship House Inc	Substance Abuse	205-933-2430
Gateway	Mental Health	205-510-2600
Glenwood Inc - Main Campus	Mental Health	205-969-2880
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services	Both	205-833-9000
Medical West - An Affiliate of the UAB Health System	Mental Health	205-481-7000
Princeton Baptist Medical Center	Mental Health	205-783-3650
Tri County Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Alabama LP	Substance Abuse	205-836-3345
Zukoski Outpatient	Substance Abuse	205-785-5787

DOL Wage Violations in Hoover

8 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $83,558 in back wages owed to 264 employees.

Violations

$83,558

Back Wages Owed

264

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
SELECTIVE MASONRY, INC.	—	—	35244	Site Preparation Contractors	1	$48,641	$326	149
REO Services, LLC	—	—	35216	—	1	$22,469	$607	37
Sarku Japan (SAR Riverchase Food Inc.)	—	—	35244	—	1	$3,671	$459	8
Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC	—	—	35216	—	1	$3,057	$64	48
Full Moon Bar B Que	—	—	35216	—	1	$2,608	$186	14
Manchu Wok	—	—	35244	—	1	$2,541	$1,271	2
Full Moon Bar-B-Que	—	—	35216	—	1	$510	$127	4
Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort	—	—	35226	—	1	$62	$31	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hoover

77 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
A2 CHURCH	6 GREENHILL PKWY
ABUNDANT FAITH WORSHIP CENTER INC	PO BOX 36096
ART OF GRACE	5317 RIVERBEND TRL
ASHLEY NICOLE AVERILL FOUNDATION INC	1213 LEGACY DR
BERNICE GLADYS INCORPORATED MINISTRIES	2010 LONGLEAF DR APT I
BEST FAMILY MINISTRIES	1945 STRAWBERRY LN
BETH HALLEL MESSIANIC FELLOWSHIP OF BIRMINGHAM	2230 SUMPTER ST
BETH-EL CHAI MESSIANIC CONGREGATION	200 VESTAVIA PARKWAY SUITE 2700
BIRMINGHAM BIBLE CHURCH	411 RIVERCHASE TRL
BIRMINGHAM ISLAMIC SOCIETY	2524 HACKBERRY LN
BIRMINGHAM ISLAMIC SOCIETY WAQF	2524 HACKBERRY LN
BIRMINGHAM MINISTRIES INC	600 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 208
BLUFF PARK UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOUNDATION	733 VALLEY ST
BPUMC UNITED APPEAL FUND INC	733 VALLEY ST
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES	2491 GLASSCOTT CT
BRIDGEWORK INC	5346 STADIUM TRACE PKWY STE 202
BRYAN MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2600 VALLEYDALE RD
CAMPUS OUTREACH SERVE INC	2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK 200
CFAP INC	2205 COMER PL
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD	2490 VALLEYDALE RD
CHURCH AT SOUTHSIDE	1017 LAKE POINT LN
CHURCH LADY MINISTRIES	1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104 PMB 118
CHURCH WITH A VISION INC	1702 CEDARWOOD LN
CROSS CREEK CHURCH PCA	560 LAKE CREST DR
DISTRICT III CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER INC	901 TEABERRY LN
EL MUNDO PARA CRISTO INC	2942 COLUMBIANA CT APT A
ETERNAL LIFE CHURCH	PO BOX 361502
EVANGELICAL RABITA	459 CARDINAL COVE CIR
EXCEEDING ABUNDANT MINISTRY INC	2259 N SHERRLYN DR
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4954 VALLEYDALE RD
GLOBAL OUTREACH I INC	2105 ROYAL FERN LN
GOOD NEWS SUPPORT MINISTRIES INC	612 MILL SPRINGS CT
GREAT FAITH STUDIOS	544 PARK TER
GREEN VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH	1815 PATTON CHAPEL RD
GROWING IN GRACE MINSTRIES	204 BROOK TRACE DR
HARVEST MISSION	960 ALFORD AVE
HORIZON CHURCH	2345 COLUMBIANA RD
HOUSE OF PRAYER AND EVANGELISM MINISTRIES	270 DOUG BAKER BLVD STE 700 PMB 238
HUGH A GERST PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDATION	4600 PRESERVE PKWY
INSTITUTE FOR THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE	1401 DOUG BAKER BLVD STE 107-105
LANTERN VISION INC	2655 APOLLO CIR
LIFE OF PURPOSE INC	1216 BRANCHWATER LN
LIVE SENT MINISTRIES	453 FOUNDERS PARK DR E
LIVING THE FAITH MINISTRY	1451 SCOUT RIDGE DR
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF VESTAVIA HILLS	201 MONTGOMERY HWY
M W WESLEY MINISTRIES	3940 BUTLER SPRINGS WAY
MARK CORRELL MINISTRIESINTERNATIONAL INC	5341 GREYSTONE WAY
MOUNTAINTOP COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	225 CENTERVIEW DR
MOUNTAINTOP UNITED APPEAL FUND INC	225 CENTERVIEW DR
MULTIPLY FOUNDATION INC	239 BIG SPRINGS DR
OAK CITY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 660607
OAKMONT CHAPEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1817 PATTON CHAPEL RD
PARRESIA INC	368 TURNBERRY RD
POINT2ONE INC	1113 CLIFTON RD
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC PARISH HOOVER	4600 PRESERVE PKWY
REST IN GRACE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 360173
RIVERCHASE BAPTIST CHURCH	2020 CROSSVINE RD
SERVANT LIFE MISSIONS INC	2190 PARKWAY LAKE DR STE A
SERVOLUTION	825 CROWN CIR
SHADES MOUNTAIN INDEPENDENT CHURCH	2281 OLD TYLER RD
SIBYL TEMPLE FOUNDATION INC	PO BOX 660645
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1124 MONTGOMERY HWY
ST LUKE HWANG CATHOLIC PARISH BIRMINGHAM	759 VALLEY ST
ST PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH BIRMINGHAM	2061 PATTON CHAPEL RD
STORYTELLERS LIVE INC	2113 VESTAVIA LAKE DR
TEN TOES BEHIND JESUS	4209 WOODBINE LN
THE VESTAVIA HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION INC	2061 KENTUCKY AVE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2600 CHEROKEE PL
VALLEYDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND ACADEMY	2408 VALLEYDALE RD
VESTAVIA BIBLE CLUB	1100 GRAYLYNN DR
VOICE FROM THE REAL WORLD MINISTRIES INC	5544 PARK SIDE CIR
WALES GOEBEL MINISTRY	1480 MCGUIRE RD
WASHBURN-BLACKBURN FAMILY FOUNDATION	2201 COMER PL
WAY OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER	6702 TREE CROSSINGS PKWY
WORD & WATER PROJECT	270 DOUG BAKER BLVD STE 700
WORKERS FOR CHRIST UNITED	516 TURTLE CREEK DR
ZARATE INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH INC	4 MILLCOVE LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoover

What is the population of Hoover?

Hoover has a population of 92,401 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 1,860 people per square mile, spread across 49.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.3 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

Is Hoover expensive to live in?

Hoover is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $107,822, 43% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $391,300 (39% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,404 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hoover safe?

Hoover is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 133 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,243 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hoover receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hoover?

Hoover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Hoover?

The job market in Hoover is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,284. There are 7,251 business establishments in the area, including 436 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 13.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hoover?

The median home value in Hoover is $391,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $428,874. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,404. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.2%. The average annual property tax is $3,123.

How are the schools in Hoover?

Schools in Hoover score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 60.8% of adults in Hoover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. 25.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hoover?

The obesity rate in Hoover is 30.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.3% of adults are smokers. 19.1% are physically inactive. 22.4% of residents report depression. 6.5% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,297.

What is transportation like in Hoover?

The average commute in Hoover is 25 minutes. 78.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hoover?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover is 68.9% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 89.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.7% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are military veterans. 9.2% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Indian Springs Village, AL 2,637 pop · 3.8 mi Homewood, AL 27,697 pop · 5.5 mi Pelham, AL 24,510 pop · 5.5 mi Meadowbrook, AL 8,939 pop · 6.1 mi Vestavia Hills, AL 38,704 pop · 7.0 mi Lipscomb, AL 2,407 pop · 7.5 mi Helena, AL 21,452 pop · 7.8 mi Eagle Point, AL 2,929 pop · 7.8 mi Brook Highland, AL 8,428 pop · 8.2 mi Midfield, AL 5,101 pop · 8.4 mi Mountain Brook, AL 22,160 pop · 8.9 mi Brighton, AL 3,091 pop · 8.9 mi Fairfield, AL 9,846 pop · 9.2 mi Highland Lakes, AL 5,673 pop · 9.4 mi

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