Bessemer, AL

Bessemer is a small city in Alabama with a population of 25,655. Residents earn $37,844 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

25,655 Population 631/sq mi density

$37,844 Median Income $24,074 per capita

$129,800 Home Value $131,574 Zillow

$922 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

272 Violent Crime/100K 3,751 property/100K

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$37,844 median income, 4.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$129,800 home value, $922/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

272 violent crimes/100K (28% below avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Bessemer, AL.

Name	Description
Bessemer Quarry	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active)
Bessemer Shale Mine	Common Shale - Surface (Active)