Alabaster, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 29,300 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Alabaster is in the heart of Alabama and the Southeast.
Cultural Attractions
Each summer, the Alabaster City Fest offers a variety of (free) music, and each winter the city hosts the Annual Alabaster Christmas Parade.
Recreation
Buck Creek Trail and the Veterans Memorial (to be built at Veterans Skate Park) are scheduled projects that should enhance recreation in the area.
Historical
Shelby County (in which Alabaster sits) was created by the Alabama Territorial General Assembly over a year before Alabama was officially recognized as a state.
Economy
The Shelby Baptist Medical Center sustains much of the local economy; with over 800 employees, it is the city’s leading employer.
| Population [details] | 29,300 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 75.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 328.83 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 35.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 55.47 °F/34.55 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.18 °F/70.79 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 55.56 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 16 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (199.23 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (23.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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