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Hoover, Alabama

       
Total population 68,707 Average January/July temperatures 43.1° / 80.4°
Median home price $ 258,000 Annual Precipitation 56.09 in. /yr.
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Hoover, Alabama

This suburban city proclaims itself to be peaceful, proud, and prosperous.

Cultural Attractions
The city hosts the world-class Preserve Jazz Festival, which attracts artists such as Oteil Burbridge, also known as the Allman Brothers' bassist.
Economy
Hoover is home to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama headquarters and an AT&T data center.
Geography
Hoover boasts a prime location between the mountains and the beach.
Historical
Hoover sits atop a massive coal bed called the Cahaba Coal Fields. As early as the Civil War these fields were developed to provide coal for making arms for the Confederacy.
Recreation
Aldridge Gardens features the snowflake hydrangea cultivated by the Aldridge Family, Hoover locals.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 54.17 ° / 32.1 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.4 ° / 69.31 °
Precipitation (?) 56.09 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 221
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 86
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 258,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $66420.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $59056
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 24
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 52
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 21
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 71
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 20
Number of libraries within the county (?) 54
Number of museums within the county (?) 22
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 9
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 68,707
Population density (?) 1,603 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 67.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 15,823 people
Education (?) 41 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 56
Number of clinics within the county (?) 176
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 45
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