West Jefferson, AL
Living in West Jefferson
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute29
Public Transit6
Affordability84
Public Safety56
Airports22
Hospitals32
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
468Population+82 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$901 (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office17%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Jefferson
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in West Jefferson
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Jefferson
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding70
Tornado42
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Jefferson, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Jefferson, AL
Dora First Baptist Kindergarten
5 miles, N
Forestdale Baptist
11 miles, SE
Harvest Christian School
13 miles, S
Gardendale Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Jefferson, AL
Miles College
15 miles, SE
Birmingham-Southern College
15 miles, SE
University of Alabama at Birmingham
18 miles, SE
Samford University
20 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Jefferson, AL
Walker Baptist Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
16 miles, SE
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
18 miles, SE
University of Alabama Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Jefferson, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
18 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
90 miles, W
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
102 miles, S