West Jefferson, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

527 Population 282/sq mi density

$36,667 Median Income $24,640 per capita

$136,400 Home Value $149,674 Zillow

$694 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

1,060 Violent Crime/100K 5,701 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$36,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$136,400 home value, $694/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in West Jefferson (8)

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...

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Buck's Pocket State Park

State Park

669 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cathedral Caverns State Park

State Park

489 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hurricane Creek Park

State Park

65 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Guntersville State Park

State Park

5,553 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

Rickwood Caverns State Park

State Park

386 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0