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Jefferson County

Population in 2011: 20,410. Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 

Males: 9,742  (47.7%)
Females: 10,668  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  41.9 years
Alabama median age:  40.9 years

Zip codes: 35223.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $124,882 (it was $100,483 in 2000)
Mountain Brook:

$124,882
Alabama:

$40,489
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $75,760

Mountain Brook city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $544,524 (it was $332,000 in 2000)
Mountain Brook:

$544,524
Alabama:

$119,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $665,142; Detached houses: $686,692; Townhouses or other attached units: $399,651; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $159,106; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $360,516; Mobile homes: $431,811

Median gross rent in 2009: $853.

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  • White alone - 19,692 (96.5%)
  • Black alone - 206 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic - 198 (1.0%)
  • Asian alone - 190 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 108 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 13 (0.06%)
  • Other race alone - 6 (0.03%)

Races in Mountain Brook detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Mountain Brook: 91.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (28.5%), German (10.2%), United States (9.0%), Irish (8.5%), Scottish (6.6%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 12.2 square miles.

Population density: 1668 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Mountain Brook:

  • High school or higher: 98.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 77.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 34.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mountain Brook city:

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 70.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

488 residents are foreign born (0.8% Asia, 0.8% Europe, 0.3% Latin America, 0.3% North America, 0.2% Africa).

This city:  2.4%
Alabama:  2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $4,345 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $4,345 (0.9%)
Mountain Brook satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (4.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (570.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Cahaba Heights, AL (1.4 miles ), Homewood, AL (2.0 miles ), Vestavia Hills, AL (2.1 miles ), Irondale, AL (2.1 miles ), Lake Purdy, AL (2.2 miles ), Birmingham, AL (2.2 miles ), Meadowbrook, AL (2.5 miles ), Tarrant, AL (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 73 buildings, average cost: $308,900
  • 1998: 43 buildings, average cost: $52,400
  • 1999: 32 buildings, average cost: $544,400
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $721,000
  • 2001: 25 buildings, average cost: $604,200
  • 2002: 19 buildings, average cost: $981,000
  • 2003: 39 buildings, average cost: $518,100
  • 2004: 47 buildings, average cost: $695,400
  • 2005: 44 buildings, average cost: $672,100
  • 2006: 71 buildings, average cost: $533,200
  • 2007: 34 buildings, average cost: $663,900
  • 2008: 34 buildings, average cost: $668,100
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $687,900
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $716,800
  • 2011: 22 buildings, average cost: $557,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 33.49 N, Longitude: 86.74 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,205 (-10.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,410 (15.6%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

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Crime in Mountain Brook by Year
Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011
Murders 0000010000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.04.80.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0001012001
per 100,000 0.00.00.04.90.04.89.50.00.04.9
Robberies 1325932536
per 100,000 5.014.59.624.744.814.49.523.914.229.3
Assaults 365631013105
per 100,000 14.929.024.129.714.947.961.94.80.024.4
Burglaries 686665594044526510075
per 100,000 337.5319.1312.7291.9199.3210.8247.5310.2474.9365.7
Thefts 341330305329330257331325303276
per 100,000 1692.61595.41467.31627.51644.41231.21575.51551.21439.01345.6
Auto thefts 109716131012547
per 100,000 49.643.533.779.164.847.957.123.919.034.1
Arson N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1
per 100,000 N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A4.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 105.6105.796.3115.6107.3100.7114.199.3102.3105.6

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Crime in Mountain Brook detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 62 (49 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.39
Alabama average:

2.41

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Mountain Brook, Alabama accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.1%
Alabama:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +971 (+4.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (24%)
  • Finance and insurance (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Lawyers (12%)
  • Top executives (11%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (11%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Financial managers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Art and design workers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)

Work and jobs in Mountain Brook: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Tornado activity:

Mountain Brook-area historical tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 269% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1977, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Mountain Brook 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 F5 tornado 9.9 miles away from the city center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mountain Brook-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 62% 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 30.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Mountain Brook center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 65.3 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 90.2 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 32.7 miles away from Mountain Brook 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 30.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mountain Brook topographic map

Birthplace of: Morgan Murphy (journalist) - Southern writer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Mountain Brook:

  • TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 3 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
  • BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 4 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
  • CALLAHAN EYE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Mountain Brook, AL

Amtrak station near Mountain Brook:

  • 5 miles: BIRMINGHAM (1819 MORRIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.mtnbrook.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mountain Brook:

  • Samford University (about 4 miles; Birmingham, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,154)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 5 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 11,648)
  • Virginia College-Birmingham (about 5 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 9 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,542)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 12 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 3,273)
  • University of Montevallo (about 28 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,494)
  • Bevill State Community College (about 39 miles; Jasper, AL; FT enrollment: 2,544)

Public high schools in Mountain Brook:

Public elementary/middle schools in Mountain Brook:

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Library in Mountain Brook:

  • MOUNTAIN BROOK - EMMET O'NEAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,300,757; Location: 50 OAK STREET; 125,525 books; 7,305 audio materials; 6,507 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 81 state licensed databases; 5 other licensed databases; 136 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Mountain Brook is the birth place of actress Courteny Cox who starred in the sitcom "Friends"

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Notable locations in Mountain Brook: Birmingham Country Club (A), Mountain Brook Country Club (B), Cahaba Filter Plant (C), Mountain Brook Fire Department Station 1 (D), Mountain Brook Fire Department Station 3 (E), Mountain Brook Fire Department Station 2 (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mountain Brook include: Canterbury United Methodist Church (A), Mountain Brook Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Birmingham Reservoir (A), Owens Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Fuller Creek (A), Watkins Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.9. This is about average.
City:

33.9
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.492. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.492
U.S.:

0.334
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 22.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 21.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.4
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.2%
(4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 37.5% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Alabama:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.9%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.8%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Mountain Brook, AL


45 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Mountain Brook compared to Alabama state average:

Mountain Brook, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Mountain Brook (2011 data):

  • Synovus Bank: Crestline Branch at 77 Church Street, branch established on 1988/12/05. Info updated 2011/01/25: Bank assets: $26,863.3 mil, Deposits: $22,415.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 296 total offices, Holding Company: Synovus Financial Corp.
  • Beal Bank, SSB: Alabama Branch at 404 Hollywood Boulevard, branch established on 2011/05/23. Info updated 2011/10/26: Bank assets: $3,750.0 mil, Deposits: $2,445.6 mil, headquarters in Plano, TX, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 38 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Mountain Brook Branch at 2843 Cahaba Road, branch established on 1950/02/13. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Bryant Bank: Mountain Brook Village Branch at 2711 Culver Rd, branch established on 2007/11/06. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $951.1 mil, Deposits: $781.0 mil, headquarters in Tuscaloosa, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Mountain Brook travel time to work - commute
Mountain Brook mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (83%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County Alabama:


2008 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County Alabama:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Mountain Brook (based on Jefferson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 60.13%
Here60.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchChurches of Christ
Adherents49.4%13.4%11.1%3.7%3.2%
Congregations33.1%13.9%3.8%2.4%9.2%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodPresbyterian Church in AmericaOther
Adherents3.1%2.5%2.1%2.0%9.5%
Congregations5.5%3.7%2.3%1.4%24.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 135
Jefferson County:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 12
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 65
Jefferson County:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 380
Jefferson County:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 357
Here:

5.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.4%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

31.1%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.0%
State:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 8$41,886$62,8291$1,615
Other Government Administration 3$21,466$85,8640$0
Judicial and Legal 2$9,246$55,4761$1,615
Police Protection - Officers 52$233,480$53,8800$0
Police - Other 2$3,648$21,8880$0
Firefighters 59$285,888$58,1470$0
Fire - Other 4$27,715$83,1450$0
Streets and Highways 23$86,831$45,3030$0
Health 1$3,648$43,7760$0
Solid Waste Management 14$41,659$35,7080$0
Parks and Recreation 16$41,905$31,4293$1,105
Local Libraries 21$83,316$47,60915$14,097
Other and Unallocable 17$70,412$49,7032$3,112
Totals for Government 222$951,100$51,41122$21,544

Mountain Brook government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,574,000 ($77.12)
    All Other: $394,000 ($19.30)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $754,000 ($36.94)
    Local Fire Protection: $110,000 ($5.39)
    Financial Administration: $86,000 ($4.21)
    Police Protection: $78,000 ($3.82)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $5,201,000 ($254.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,117,000 ($250.71)
    Regular Highways: $2,728,000 ($133.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,267,000 ($111.07)
    Central Staff Services: $1,886,000 ($92.41)
    Libraries: $1,657,000 ($81.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,061,000 ($51.98)
    Financial Administration: $979,000 ($47.97)
    General - Other: $525,000 ($25.72)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $283,000 ($13.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $226,000 ($11.07)
    Correctional Institutions: $94,000 ($4.61)
    General Public Buildings: $28,000 ($1.37)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,100,000 ($102.89)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $71,000 ($3.48)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $850,000 ($41.65)
    Central Staff Services: $317,000 ($15.53)
    Financial Administration: $168,000 ($8.23)
    Protective Inspection and Regulations: $152,000 ($7.45)
    Health - Other: $130,000 ($6.37)
    Transit Utilities: $66,000 ($3.23)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($0.44)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,001,000 ($49.04)
    All Other: $33,000 ($1.62)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $298,000 ($14.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $3,214,000 ($157.47)
    General Revenue, NEC: $826,000 ($40.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $755,000 ($36.99)
    Interest Earnings: $552,000 ($27.05)
    Sale of Property: $303,000 ($14.85)
    Rents: $169,000 ($8.28)
    Special Assessments: $49,000 ($2.40)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,102,000 ($102.99)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,804,000 ($88.39)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $5,139,000 ($251.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,582,000 ($77.51)
    Police Protection: $464,000 ($22.73)
    Libraries: $320,000 ($15.68)
    Local Fire Protection: $226,000 ($11.07)
    Financial Administration: $98,000 ($4.80)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($0.20)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $27,540,000 ($1349.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $419,000 ($20.53)
    All Other: $287,000 ($14.06)
    General Local Government Support: $105,000 ($5.14)
  • Tax - Property: $12,204,000 ($597.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,534,000 ($320.14)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $1,756,000 ($86.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,115,000 ($54.63)
    Individual Income: $939,000 ($46.01)
    Other License: $786,000 ($38.51)
    Other Selective Sales: $316,000 ($15.48)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $86,000 ($4.21)
    Motor Vehicle License: $51,000 ($2.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,250,000 ($551.20)

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%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
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%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
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)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mountain Brook:

  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WERC (960 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLPH (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; IRONDALE, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WRJS (1320 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAYE (1220 AM; 1 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WATV (900 AM; 1 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
  • WJLD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FAIRFIELD, AL; Owner: RICHARDSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WFHK (1430 AM; 5 kW; PELL CITY, AL; Owner: STOCKS BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mountain Brook:

  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WVSU-FM (91.1 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: SAMFORD UNIVERSITY)
  • WBFR (89.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WENN (105.9 FM; TRUSSVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDJC-FM (93.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGIB (91.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WLJR (88.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BRIARWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)
  • W281AB (104.1 FM; MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQEM (101.5 FM; COLUMBIANA, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mountain Brook:

  • WVTM-TV (Channel 13; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM BROADCASTING (WVTM-TV), LLC)
  • WBRC (Channel 6; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIQ (Channel 10; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WTTO (Channel 21; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: WTTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W27CM (Channel 27; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABM (Channel 68; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM (WABM-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • W46DK (Channel 46; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBXA-CA (Channel 2; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W49AY (Channel 49; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • W34BI (Channel 34; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBMA-LP (Channel 58; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INC.)
  • W62BG (Channel 62; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: WTTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WJSU-TV (Channel 40; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INC.)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Mountain Brook fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 25 meters (82ft)
Total costs: $9,629,000
Total average daily traffic: 105,677
Total average daily truck traffic: 3,105

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 6
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 4
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Mountain Brook, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Mountain Brook)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Mountain Brook, AL)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mountain Brook)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 125AW , Serial Number: 15066417, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Charles R Welden, 2600 Heathermoor Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4188K , Serial Number: NAV-4-1188, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 09/09/1955
    Registrant (Individual): John A Blum, 3400 Westbury Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION B (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4197K , Serial Number: NAV-4-1197, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1974
    Registrant (Individual): John A Blum, 3400 Westbury Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Aircraft: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B200 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-prop
    N-Number: 694KM , Serial Number: BB-1922
    Registrant (Corporation): Corr Group Inc, 2415 Canterbury Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Aircraft: BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 63 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 71159 , Serial Number: F7-420, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Darrell P Mccalla, 4224 Old Brook Trail, Mountain Brook, AL 35243



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED26$172,749179$338,089751$317,26410$162,46923$227,0020$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$010$335,74140$340,2302$57,8202$272,9100$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$175,23715$192,289105$302,19010$50,4303$139,5031$17,430
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$170,29533$365,773171$312,8204$113,6586$237,3220$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$254,8457$430,99640$290,7751$137,1502$320,7700$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0107.03 , 0108.01, 0108.02, 0108.03, 0108.04, 0108.05, 0128.01, 0129.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$263,7828$280,9750$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED10$329,2744$300,6132$209,520
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$214,5405$236,1260$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$284,1001$108,6200$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$282,5801$146,9300$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0107.03 , 0108.01, 0108.02, 0108.03, 0108.04, 0108.05, 0128.01, 0129.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Businesses in Mountain Brook, AL
NameCountNameCount
Blockbuster1Rite Aid1
CVS1Starbucks1
Little Caesars Pizza1

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  • #18 (35223) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Celtic first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #39 (35223) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average taxable dividends for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
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  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
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Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 18 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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