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Zip Code:

35040

Population: 6994
 
                               
                                   

Description  Calera  

                               
                               
                                   

Calera,Alabama  is located in the South East region of the United States near Birmingham-Hoover. It has a population of 6994 people 49.19% male and 50.81% female.

                                   

The average high temperature in the summer is 92 degrees with an average low temperature of 31.1 degrees in the winter. You should expect 55.9 inches of annual rainfall and 0.6 inches of annual snowfall.

                                     

The safety score in Calera is 4 out of 10 with 10 being the worst and 1 being the best (national average is 4). The unemployment rate in Calera is 7.4%. The average commute time is 25.5 minutes. The overall cost of living score is 86 as compared to a national average of 100. Voter registration in Calera is 76.19% Republican and 22.75% Democrat. See detailed report below.

Calera is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is about 30 miles south of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Calera was 2,158. Calera was founded in 1887 and was named after the Spanish word for lime due to the presence of a large limestone quarry in the area. The limestone quarry was a major industry in Calera for many years, but it has since been closed. Calera is known for its small town charm and its friendly community. It is a growing city with a number of new businesses and subdivisions being built in recent years. The city is home to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, which features a collection of vintage trains and railcars. Calera is located in a region of Alabama known for its rolling hills, forests, and streams. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a number of parks and nature preserves areas in the surrounding area. The city is also home to the Calera Sports Complex, which includes a number of ball fields and other facilities for sports and recreation. Overall, Calera is a charming and welcoming city with a rich history and a bright future.

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POPULATION

  • Population 6994
  • Population Density 542
  • Population Change 121.4
  • Male Population 49.19
  • Female Population 50.81
  • Married Population 57.28
  • Single Population 42.72

WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

  • Air Quality 31.1
  • Water Quality 80
  • Snowfall 0.6
  • Pollution 6994
  • Rainfall 55.9
  • Sunny Days 206
  • July High 92
  • January Low 31.1
  • Comfort Index 30
  • UV Index 5

CRIME & SAFETY

  • Violent Crime 4
  • Property Crime 4

TAXES

  • Sales Tax 8
  • Income Tax 5
  • Property Tax 4.05

INCOME

  • Household Income 18.85
  • Percent Between 15-25k 10.35
  • Percent Between 25-35k 9.34
  • Percent Between 35-50k15.1
  • Percent between 50-75k 19.9
  • Percent Between 75-100k 16.64
  • Percent Between 100-150k 6.47
  • Percent Between 150-250k 3.18
  • Percent Between 250-500k 0.17
  • Percent Greater Than 500k 0

RELIGION

  • % Religious 43.96
  • % Catholic 1.24
  • % Protestant 0
  • % Mormon0.73
  • % Baptist 26.44
  • % Episcopalian 0.15
  • % Pentecostal 4.27
  • % Lutheran 0.42
  • % Methodist 6.23
  • % Presbyterian 1.68
  • % Other Christian 2.79
  • % Jewish 0
  • % Buddhist (Eastern) 0.01
  • % Islam 0

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

  • Number Of Households 2860
  • Avg. Household Size 2.44
  • Median Home Age 8
  • Median Home Cost 118010
  • Home Appreciation -1.6

HOME STATUS

  • Homes Owned 66.85
  • Homes Vacant 10.49
  • Homes Rented 22.65

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

  • Annual Spend Per Student 4723
  • Student To Teacher Ratio 151
  • Students Per Librarian 374
  • Students Per Counselor 418

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

  • High School Graduation Rate 74.99
  • Percent With Associate Degree 3.26
  • Percent Bachelor Degree 8.68
  • Percent Graduate Degree 4.35

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • Unemployment Rate 7.4
  • Recent Job Growth -8.72
  • Future Job Growth 15.16

COST OF LIVING: National Average = 100

  • Overall Score 86
  • Cost Of Food Score 99
  • Cost Of Utilities Score 96
  • Cost Of Misc Score 99

OCCUPATION TYPE

  • Business / Finance 10.77
  • Professional 10.48
  • Service: 12.22
  • Sales & Office 32.75
  • Farming, Fishery, Forestry 0.53
  • Construction 12.45
  • Transportation 20.79

COMMUTE TIME

  • Av Commute Time 25.5
  • % Auto Alone 80.97
  • % Carpool 16.65
  • % Mass Transit0
  • % Work At Home 0
  • % < 15 mins 31.5
  • % 15-29 mins 33.59
  • % 30-44 mins 23.3
  • % 45-59 mins 7.53
  • % >= 60 min 4.08

POLITICS

  • Democrat: 22.75
  • Republican: 76.19
  • Independent: 1.057

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