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Northport, Alabama

       
Total population 21,890 Average January/July temperatures 43.2° / 80.0°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 55.8 in. /yr.
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Northport, Alabama

This river town is known for its historic downtown area and its focus on the arts.

Climate
Average annual temperatures are moderate, but winters can be rainy.
Cultural Attractions
Each October, the Kentuck Festival brings traditional and contemporary arts and crafts to town for a juried show.  Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy exhibits at the Kentuck Museum of Art, or watch artists at work in the affiliated studio space.
Geography
Northport is in western Alabama, just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa. 
Historical
Northport got its name during the 19th century, when it was an important freight stop along the Black Warrior River.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are popular activities at Lake Tuscaloosa, on the Black Warrior River, or at nearby Lake Lurleen State Park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 54.4 ° / 31.96 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.02 ° / 68.97 °
Precipitation (?) 55.8 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 111
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 77
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $38064.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $39965
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .080 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 16
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 8
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 9
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 21,890
Population density (?) 1,340 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 34.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,920 people
Education (?) 25 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 50
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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