Montgomery, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 203,772 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Montgomery has a generally central location, not only within Alabama but within the United States; approximately one third of the nation's population lives within a 600-mile radius.
Cultural Attractions
This state capital is home to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the fifth largest Shakespeare festival in the world.
Recreation
The Montgomery Biscuits, a minor-league affiliate of the Tampay Bay Devil Rays, provides a favorite outing for local baseball enthusiasts.
Historical
During the Civil War, Montgomery served as the first Confederate government office and still has the first White House of the Confederacy. Years later in 1955, Martin Luther King, Jr., joined Rosa Parks in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Economy
The city's role as a regional trade center is firmly established, serving as a wholesaling and distribution gateway to the 22-county central Alabama area, as well as to the southeastern United States.
| Population [details] | 203,772 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 273.14 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 30.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 51.95 °F/30.98 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.47 °F/68.48 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 56.80 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 171 |
| Cost of living [details] | 98.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (258.27 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MONTGOMERY REGIONAL (DANNELLY FIELD) (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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