Hoover, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 72,641 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Hoover boasts a prime location between the mountains and the beach.
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.
Recreation
Aldridge Gardens features the snowflake hydrangea cultivated by the Aldridge Family, Hoover locals.
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.
Economy
Hoover is home to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama headquarters and an AT&T data center.
| Population [details] | 72,641 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 332.89 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 53.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.17 °F/32.1 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.4 °F/69.31 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 56.10 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 63 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (185.83 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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