Bessemer, Alabama

Back to Bessemer, AL housing info, Jefferson County, Alabama, AL smaller cities, AL small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Bessemer, AL Jefferson County Population in July 2008: 28,542. Population change since 2000: -3.8%   Males: 12,937   (45.3%) Females: 15,605   (54.7%) Median resident age:   35.9 years Alabama median age:   35.8 years Zip codes: 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023. Bessemer Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,107 (it was $23,066 in 2000) Bessemer:   $28,107 Alabama:   $40,554 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,598 Bessemer:   $15,598 Alabama:   $22,366 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,625 (it was $56,400 in 2000) Bessemer:   $89,625 Alabama:   $115,600 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $108,196; Detached houses: $107,884; Townhouses or other attached units: $141,789; In 2-unit structures: $94,805; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $108,609; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $103,673; Mobile homes: $36,941 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 35023 Bessemer, AL residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: A-force financial & administration, LLC Lightning Fast Tax Service Races in Bessemer: Black (69.6%) White Non-Hispanic (28.5%) Hispanic (1.1%) Two or more races (0.7%) American Indian (0.6%) 2008 cost of living index in Bessemer: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Bessemer, Alabama on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Bessemer is mentioned 354 times on our forum: Uniquely Bessemer Alabama  (1 reply) Moving from the Grand Rapids, MI area to the McCalla/Bessemer, AL area.  (9 replies) Bessemer blocks bingo parlor's gift to animal shelter  (5 replies) Bessemer Alabama  (4 replies) NYE in Bessemer, Al  (7 replies) Outlet Shopping in Bessemer?  (6 replies) Latest news from Bessemer, AL collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: United States (7.6%), Irish (3.1%), English (2.1%), German (1.7%), Subsaharan African (1.2%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated in 1889 Elevation: 510 feet Land area: 40.7 square miles. Population density: 701 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 33.39 N, Longitude: 86.96 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +7,686 (+25.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,065 (30.9%)

Area code: 205

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Bessemer, Alabama business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	13.7%
Alabama:	9.3%

Average climate in Bessemer, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Bessemer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 217% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1977, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the Bessemer city center killed 22 people and injured 130 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1998, a category 5 tornado 14.0 miles away from the city center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.

Bessemer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 17.3 miles away from Bessemer center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 55.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 20.8 miles away from Bessemer center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 17.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/19/2004 at 23:51:49, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 13.0 miles away from Bessemer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: Bo Jackson - (born 1962), football and baseball star, Kerry Rhodes - 2005 NFL player (New York Jets, born: Aug 2, 1982).

Political contributions by individuals in Bessemer, AL

• Bessemer Airport (Runways: 1, Itinerant Ops: 58,900, Local Ops: 43,700)
• Bessemer Carraway Heliport

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Notable locations in Bessemer: Sparks Gap (A), Wellington Industrial Park (B), Woodward Industrial Park (C), Bessemer Municipal Golf Course (D), Fire Station Number 5 (E), Fire Station Number 1 (F), Bessemer Public Library (G), Bessemer City Jail (H), Bessemer City Hall (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: West Lake Mall Shopping Center (1), West Town Plaza Shopping Center (2), Bessemer Plaza Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Bessemer include: West Side Baptist Church (A), Blessed Assembly Church of God (B), Twentyfourth Street Church of Christ (C), Twentyfirst Street Baptist Church (D), Twentyeighth Street Church of God (E), Trinity Episcopal Church (F), Touching Jesus Independent Church (G), Calvary Baptist Church (H), Calvary Church of God (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Cedar Hill Cemetery (1), Sadlers Cemetery (2), Oakdale Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes: Blue Lake (A), B Mountain Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Shades Creek (A), Little Blue Creek (B), Fivemile Creek (C), Rocky Brook (D), Halls Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Bessemer include: Roosevelt Park (1), Snitz Snider Memorial Stadium (2), Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Bessemer Hall of History (Museums; 1905 Alabama Avenue) (1), Jefferson County Public Libraries - Hueytown (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1372 Hueytown Road) (2), Jefferson County Public Libraries - Bessemer (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 701 9th Avenue Southwest) (3), Skateland (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3296 Warrior River Road) (4), Holiday Bowl Fun Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 4321 Bessemer Super Highway) (5), Visionland Amusement Park (Amusement & Theme Parks; 5051 Prince Street) (6), Winner's World (Amusement & Theme Parks; 534 West Town Plaza) (7), Alabama Amusement CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1914 11th Avenue North) (8), Arcade (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1000 19th Street North) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Ace Motel (4539 Bessemer Super Highway) (1), Budget Motel of Bessemer (3010 9th Avenue North) (2), Holiday Inn Express (5001 Academy Lane) (3), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (5001 Academy Lane) (4), Best Western Hotel And Suites (5041 Academy Lane) (5), Hiway Host Motel (4301 Bessemer Super Highway) (6), Comfort Inn Bessemer (5051 Academy Lane) (7), Jameson Inn of Bessemer (5021 Academy Lane) (8), Days Inn (1121 9th Avenue Southwest) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Courts: Bessemer City - Municipal Court- Police Department- Traffic Citations (23 15th Street North) (1), Municipal Court Management (1816 3rd Avenue North) (2), Jefferson County - Family Court- Clerks Office (120 2nd Court North) (3), Bessemer City - Municipal Court (23 15th Street North) (4), Bessemer City - Police Department- Municipal Court (23 15th Street North) (5), Hueytown City - Court Department (1318 Hueytown Road) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Alabama:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	68.2%
Whole state:	70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.3%
Whole state:	3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This city:	27.2%
Whole state:	16.1%

This city:	12.8%
Whole state:	7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bessemer, AL

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• Ramada Inn, 1021 9TH Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 424-9780
• Motel 6, 1000 Shiloh Ln, Bessemer, AL 35020, Phone: (205) 426-9646
• Sleep Inn, 1259 Greenmor Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022, Phone: (205) 424-0000, Fax: (205) 424-1971
• Days Inn, 1121 9TH Ave, Bessemer, AL 35022, Phone: (205) 424-6028
• Ramada Inn, 1121 9TH Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35023, Phone: (205) 424-9780, Fax: (205) 424-9780
• Country Inn And Suites-Bessemer, 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer, AL 35022, Phone: (205) 481-0007, Fax: (205) 481-0070
• Hampton Inn-Bessemer, 4910 Civic Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022, Phone: (205) 425-2010, Fax: (205) 425-1630
• Holiday Inn Express (saham Group LLC), 5001 Academy Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022, Phone: (205) 424-2600, Fax: (205) 428-9972
• 3 other hotels and motels

5.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,478 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.35%
Alabama average:	6.81%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($307 average AGI)

Jefferson County:	0.13%
Alabama average:	0.14%

from Shelby County, AL	0.84% ($55,697 average AGI)
from Tuscaloosa County, AL	0.23% ($35,105)
from St. Clair County, AL	0.23% ($34,538)

5.61% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,640 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.61%
Alabama average:	6.16%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($192 average AGI)

Jefferson County:	0.04%
Alabama average:	0.06%

to Shelby County, AL	1.35% ($55,359 average AGI)
to St. Clair County, AL	0.49% ($44,314)
to Blount County, AL	0.23% ($37,239)

• Fire: 421
• Hazardous Condition: 111
• Service Call: 8
• Good Intent Call: 5