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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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Bessemer, AL.

Name	Year	Description
Mccalla, AL	2013	Huge dome like circles going around car with family in it&#33 So freaked out&#33
Mccalla, AL	2009	August 4&#44 2009&#44 I spotted in the night sky what first thought was a star. ((NUFORC Note: I suspect a "twinkling" star. PD))