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Hueytown, Alabama

Introduction to Hueytown, Alabama

Hueytown, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 11 miles W of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 151 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Birmingham area. There are 15,364 residents in Hueytown.

Hueytown History

Hueytown was first settled in 1825 by Abner McGee. The city was named after Sam and Jesse Huey, landholders who moved to the area in the mid 1800s. The city of Hueytown was officially incorporated in 1960. The first municipal election was held in January, 1960. Majors Nordan became the city's first mayor.

Hueytown and nearby Attractions

  • Splash Beach Water Park
  • Don Kresge Memorial Museum
  • Alabama Adventure (Formerly Visionland)
  • Bessemer Hall of History
  • Tannehill Historical State Park
  • Oak Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Hueytowny

During your stay in Hueytown, you can visit the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama, Southern Museum of Flight, and Birmingham Museum of Art. The Splash Beach Water Park is also ideal for a family daytrip. The city has numerous houses of worship such as the Westdale Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church of Hueytown, Hueytown Church, and First Baptist Church of Hueytown. You can enjoy shopping at the River Square Plaza Shopping Center.

Hueytown Transportation

International air transportation is available from Birmingham International Airport.

Hueytown Higher Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College, and Samford University are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Hueytown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hueytown Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Hueytown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hueytown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hueytown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hueytown People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hueytown Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hueytown, AL

Comparing Hueytown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men510
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better610
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents62
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime34
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