Forestdale, Alabama
Forestdale is a community of 9,742 people in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Why visit Forestdale
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bank of Ensley and Fire Station No. 16.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Forestdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Forestdale
Forestdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is north of the Birmingham city neighborhood of Ensley. At the 2020 census, the population was 10,409.
From the Wikipedia article Forestdale, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Bank of Ensley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Bank building in Birmingham, Alabama
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Fire Station No. 16
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Fire station in Alabama, United States of America
Pratt City Carline Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes16
El Vecino Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
1492 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:15-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
143 Foust Court, Birmingham
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
996 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Su 10:00-01:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
1484 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Mo 06:00-22:30; Tu-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Captain D's
Fast food · Seafood · 1.2 mi
1141 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1535 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Milo's Hamburgers
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
1120 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Sneaky Pete's
Fast food · Hot Dog · 0.4 mi
1570 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Mo-Th 06:00-19:00; Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su closed
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
1101 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham
Su-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-03:00
4 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship15
Mount Ararat Baptist Church (Ensley, Alabama)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
301 Shamrock Trail, Adamsville
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning
School · 4.3 mi
3900 24Th Street North, Birmingham
Brookville Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
4275 Brookville School Rd, Graysville
Healthcare1
Map of Forestdale
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Birmingham Ap 72228 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Brookside 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Adamsville 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Birmingham 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Fairfield 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Gardendale 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Homewood 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Brighton 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Mountain Brook 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Concord 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fire Station No. 16 Birmingham, Alabama, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US78 East AL5 South Signs (48083244542), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS053-E-357612 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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