Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) F
Bessemer Hall of History
Museum
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
Theme Park
Food and Drink (31) F
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
ABC Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Milo's Hamburgers
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (7) F
Fred's
Grocery Store
Save a Lot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (9) C-
Roosevelt Park
Park
Snitz Snider Memorial Stadium
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Leagcy Park
Park
Muscoda Park
Park
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Hueytown Ballpark
Park
Hueytown Park
Park
Hampons Park
Park
Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Park/Pool
Park
Butler Springs Park
Park
Shops (24) F
Standard Furniture
Furniture
The Robin's Nest
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Gifts & Gadgets
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Americ's Thrift Store
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Bessemer.
Public Transit Stops (93)
Stops & Stations A+
SW Corner of 18th St N & 2nd Av N
Bus Stop
NW Corner of 4th Av N & 18th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & 3rd Av N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & 2nd Av N
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 18th St N & 5th Av N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & 5th Av N
Bus Stop
SE Corner of 1st Av N & 18th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & 1st Av N
Bus Stop
NW Corner of 4th Av N & 16th St N
Bus Stop
SE Corner of 4th Ave N & 16th St N
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 18th St N & 6th Av N
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Carolina Av & 18th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & 7th Av N
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 19th St S & Arlington Av
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 18th St N & 7th Av N
Bus Stop
NW Corner of 4th Av N & 13th St N
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 18th St N & Bessemer Hwy
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St N & Bessemer Hwy
Bus Stop
SE Corner of 4th Ave N & 13th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 19th St S & Clarendon Av
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Bessemer Hwy & 18th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Bessemer Hwy & 16th St N
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Dartmouth Av & 19th St S
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Dartmouth Av & 20th St S
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 9th Av N & 22nd St N
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bessemer is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Bessemer crime rates are 10,299 per 100k, which is 390% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
7,931 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,368 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Bessemer is $30,284 - which is 32% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$30,284 F
Unemployment Rate
7.3% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Brighton Fire Department
Fire Station
Medical West Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Bessemer home prices are $100,100 - which is 22% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$100,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D-

The Bessemer graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (16) F
New Life Christian School Of Excellence
Beulah Baptist Christian School
Abrams Elementary School
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Jonesboro Elementary School
Dunnams Private School
Westhills Elementary School
Deeper Life Academy
North Highland Elementary School
Lipscomb Elementary School
Brighton School
Bessemer City Middle School
Hueytown Middle School
Rutledge School
Hueytown Elementary School
St Aloysius School
High Schools (5) D-
New Horizon Alternative School
Deeper Life Academy
Bessemer Center For Technology
Bessemer City High School
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ratings B

Bessemer has an overall rating of 71% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Bessemer, Alabama: What's Good, Bad and Getting Better 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I find there are some good and bad points about living in Bessemer, Alabama. For a small town, Bessemer is really an industrial suburb of Birmingham. It was part of the old Alabama steel industry and has the look and feel of an old factory town, but when the steel companies moved ...Read More out unemployment rose and continues to be a problem.

Along with unemployment, the crime rate has risen in Bessemer. Considering the fairly small population, I think the crime rate here is well above the rest of Alabama, but I know the City Council is working to make things better by inviting more business and jobs into the city.

On the positive side, I find the cost of living in Bessemer to be well within my budget. The weather is also a plus with mild winters, although the summers are warm and humid. Nightlife is a bit limited in Bessemer, and there are only a half dozen or so places to eat, but Birmingham with its restaurants and attractions is just a 20-minute drive away. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bessemer? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roosevelt Park
      Snitz Snider Memorial Stadium
      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Leagcy Park
      Muscoda Park
      Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
      Hueytown Ballpark
      Hueytown Park

      Entertainment

      Bessemer Hall of History
      Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Captain D's
      Wingstop
      McDonald's
      Jack's
      ABC Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bessemer? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Bessemer.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bessemer? The cost of living in Bessemer is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Alabama.
      Bessemer
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bessemer? Bessemer crime rates are 10,299, which are 390% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      10,299 per 100k people

      352% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      352% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bessemer? The median income in Bessemer is $30,284 which is 32% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $30,28445% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,81630% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      57% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Bessemer a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Medical West Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Bessemer home prices? Bessemer home prices are $100,100 - which is 22% lower than Alabama
      Median home value
      $100,10046% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76419% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Bessemer have good schools? The Bessemer graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Bessemer a good place to live? Bessemer has an overall rating of 71% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      2 total surveys

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