Center Point, AL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 15,292
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Climate

This part of Alabama is prone to tornadoes: rates are twice the national average.

Geography

Center Point is in Jefferson County, just northeast of Birmingham.

Recreation

Rickwood Caverns State Park, just north of town, has caves that are 260 million years old; the park also offers hiking, swimming, and camping facilities.

Historical

Residents elected to incorporate Center Point in March of 2002.

Economy

There are two shopping centers in town, and residents are close to Birmingham and its suburbs for other shopping needs.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
15,292
Population under 55:
74.2%
Population over 55:
25.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
91°F July High, 29°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,629
Median home price:
N/A
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.7%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
5
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
5
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
7

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
20/2
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
29/2

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
6

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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