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
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
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-
Unknown Name
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Snitz Snider Memorial Stadium
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Leagcy Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Muscoda Park
Park
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Hueytown Ballpark
Park
Hueytown Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hampons Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Park/Pool
Park
Butler Springs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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 9,230 per 100k, which is 330% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
7,409 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,821 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

      Unknown Name
      Roosevelt Park
      Snitz Snider Memorial Stadium
      Unknown Name
      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Leagcy Park
      Unknown Name
      Muscoda Park

      Entertainment

      Bessemer Hall of History
      Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      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

      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