Lester, AL
Living in Lester
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute5
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports46
Hospitals53
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
157Population+24 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate48%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone20%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income-$6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector90%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation53%
Mgt, science, and arts3%
Sales and office12%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$750K to $999K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas9%
Utility gas4%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lester
United States45
Alabama48
Huntsville Metro Area50
Limestone County49
Property Crime in Lester
United States48
Alabama52
Huntsville Metro Area53
Limestone County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lester
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding82
Tornado53
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lester, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lester, AL
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool
15 miles, NE
Athens Bible School
17 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lester, AL
Athens State University
16 miles, SE
Martin Methodist College
17 miles, NE
Heritage Christian University
30 miles, W
University of North Alabama
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lester, AL
Athens Limestone Hospital
16 miles, SE
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lester, AL
Nashville International Airport
83 miles, N
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
101 miles, S
Lovell Field
111 miles, E