Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Best Places to Retire

158848

Pelham, Alabama

       
Total population 20,120 Average January/July temperatures 44.2° / 80.7°
Median home price $ 163,950 Annual Precipitation 56.07 in. /yr.
See homes for sale in Pelham

Pelham, Alabama

Pelham is a rural haven in the heart of Dixie.

Cultural Attractions
The Alys Stephens Center in nearby Birmingham features many forms of performing arts; it hosts a variety of family entertainment such as concerts and theatrical productions.
Economy
The Shelby County Board of Education and AmSouth Bank employ a majority of citizens in the area.
Geography
Pelham sits in Shelby County at the foothills of Oak Mountain.
Historical
The first courthouse was built in 1820 in Shelbyville, present-day Pelham, and cost only $53 to construct.
Recreation
The Birmingham Zoo features nearly 800 animals of more than 200 species.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 54.91 ° / 33.41 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.33 ° / 70.11 °
Precipitation (?) 56.07 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 183
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 85
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 163,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $54330.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $55514
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 13.030 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 18
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 70
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 2
Number of libraries within the county (?) 13
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 20,120
Population density (?) 499 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 122.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,769 people
Education (?) 38 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 3
Number of clinics within the county (?) 14
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 35
Copyright © 2008 Onboard Informatics. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed. Powered by Onboard Informatics.

advertisement

Suggest A Spot

What's your favorite retirement spot? Which factors are most important to you when deciding where to retire? And what else would you like to see us write about? Let us know at retire@usnews.com.

advertisement

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.