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Jemison, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chilton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,728
Population
240/sq mi density
$54,468
Median Income
$26,657 per capita
$145,900
Home Value
$221,176 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
513
Violent Crime/100K
7,500 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,468 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,900 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Jemison (11)
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama we...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer season, wear comfortable...
Cheaha State Park
State Park
2,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear co...
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. This battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guide...
Weather: Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfort...
Lake Lurleen State Park
State Park
1,647 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oak Mountain State Park
State Park
8,857 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paul M. Grist State Park
State Park
990 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rickwood Caverns State Park
State Park
386 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Roland Cooper State Park
State Park
206 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, y...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volunteer Vacation, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, c...
Wind Creek State Park
State Park
1,378 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0