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Adamsville, Alabama

Adamsville is a city of 4,266 people in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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Population4,266 -1.7% since 2019
Elevation577 ft 176 m
Land area26.2 sq mi
ZIP codes35005, 35073, 35214, 35224
Nearest airportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 13 mi

Why visit Adamsville

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Bayview Mine and Bessie Mine.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.

About Adamsville

Adamsville is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is north from the Birmingham suburb of Pleasant Grove. It initially incorporated in 1901 (although the 1910 U.S. Census stated 1900), but disincorporated in 1915. It later reincorporated in 1953.

From the Wikipedia article Adamsville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks5

Bayview Mine

Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi

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Bessie Mine

Monument and historic site · 4.1 mi

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Blossburg East Mine

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

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Lindbergh Number 6 Mine

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Brookside Historic Museum

Museum · 4.1 mi

Municipal Drive, Birmingham

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Adamsville Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Cardiff Open Space Park

Park · 3.7 mi

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John Bensko Park

Park · 3.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes3

Sonic

Fast food · Burger · 3.3 mi

143 Foust Court, Birmingham

Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 3.2 mi

2473 Hackworth Road, Adamsville

08:30-21:30

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Papa John's

Fast food · Pizza · 3.3 mi

2480 Palomino Lane, Forestdale

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Where to stay1

Brookside Greenway

Campground · 3.7 mi

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Churches and places of worship23

Shopping2

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries19

Healthcare1

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Map of Adamsville

59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 5.0 in of rainFebruary: 5.0 in of rainMarch: 5.7 in of rainApril: 5.1 in of rainMay: 4.9 in of rainJune: 4.8 in of rainJuly: 5.4 in of rainAugust: 4.3 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 3.3 in of rainNovember: 4.2 in of rainDecember: 4.9 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 59°FMarch: 67°FApril: 75°FMay: 82°FJune: 88°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 91°FSeptember: 86°FOctober: 76°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 57°FJanuary: 35°FFebruary: 38°FMarch: 45°FApril: 52°FMay: 61°FJune: 68°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 71°FSeptember: 65°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 38°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan54°F35°F5.0 in0.4 in
Feb59°F38°F5.0 in0.3 in
Mar67°F45°F5.7 in0.5 in
Apr75°F52°F5.1 in0.0 in
May82°F61°F4.9 in0.0 in
Jun88°F68°F4.8 in0.0 in
Jul91°F72°F5.4 in0.0 in
Aug91°F71°F4.3 in0.0 in
Sep86°F65°F4.0 in0.0 in
Oct76°F54°F3.3 in0.0 in
Nov65°F43°F4.2 in0.0 in
Dec57°F38°F4.9 in0.2 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Birmingham Ap 72228 (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$62,500median household income
$145,700median home value
$1,347median monthly rent
41.1median age
17.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
76.7%of homes are owner-occupied
34.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3420%35 to 6439%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Jefferson County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2021-12-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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