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Lester, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
130
Population
68/sq mi density
$77,679
Median Income
$24,438 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$244,685 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
405
Violent Crime/100K
2,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$77,679 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Lester (11)
Cathedral Caverns State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
David Crockett
State Park
1,002 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Henry Horton
State Park
1,524 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hurricane Creek Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Joe Wheeler State Park
State Park
1,940 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Guntersville State Park
State Park
5,553 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Monte Sano State Park
State Park
2,070 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mousetail Landing
State Park
626 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Theater, Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Hiki...
Weather: Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.
Tims Ford
State Park
647 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tims Ford State Park
State Park
1,178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0