Center Point, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 22,211 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| 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.
| Population [details] | 22,211 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 601.39 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 18.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 53.45 °F/29.6 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.58 °F/67.61 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 55.87 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 145 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (171.49 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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