Hoover, Alabama
Hoover is a city of 92,642 people in Jefferson County, Alabama, founded in 1850.
Why visit Hoover
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 64 parks and trails, 196 places to eat, 36 places to stay and 24 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Vestavia Hills 10, AMC Classic Lorna Ridge 10, Aldridge Botanical Gardens and Oak Mountain State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Hoover
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About Hoover
Hoover is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in north central Alabama, United States. The sixth-largest city in Alabama, its population was 92,606 at the 2020 census. Hoover is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area and is also included in the Birmingham-Cullman-Talladega combined statistical area. Hoover's territory is along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
From the Wikipedia article Hoover, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do24
Samford University
School · 6.3 mi
Private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub
Cinema and theater · 4.7 mi
501 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham
12 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds64
Aldridge Botanical Gardens
Park · 1.3 mi
3530 Lorna Road, Hoover
Mar-Nov: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00; Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00; PH off
Oak Mountain State Park
Park · 5.1 mi
Nov-Feb 07:00-17:00; Mar,Oct 07:00-18:00; Apr,Sep 07:00-19:00; May...
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 3.4 mi
100 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover
52 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes196
Applebee's
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
360 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.3 mi
1539 Montgomery Highway, Hoover
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Cajun Seafood House
Restaurant · Seafood · 4.1 mi
2531 Rocky Ridge Road, Vestavia Hills
Su-Th 11:00 - 21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American
3000 Galleria Circle, Birmingham
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Diplomat Delicatessen & Spirits
Restaurant · Sandwich · 3.4 mi
1425 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su closed
Hibachi
Restaurant · Chinese · 5.1 mi
216 State Farm Parkway, Homewood
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Los Pedros Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
3305 Lorna Rd, Hoover
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00
Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
1550 Montgomery Highway, Hoover
Mo closed; Tu, We, Th, Su 11:00-20:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:00
184 more on the map.
History
This suburban area near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains had been known as the Green Valley community since the 1930s; it was mostly a bedroom or residential community into the late 1970s and early 1980s. The City of Hoover was incorporated in 1967, named for William H. Hoover (1890–1979), a local insurance company owner.
On September 8, 1980, the city annexed the Riverchase business and residential community, gaining large office buildings, employers, and workers to increase the city's tax base. When Interstate 459 was opened, a major interchange with Interstate 65 was constructed within the borders of Hoover, improving access.
In 1986, the Riverchase Galleria multiuse complex opened; it has significantly increased the tax revenue for the city. It has also attracted new residents and businesses to the area. The city has grown extremely fast, aided by its annexations of territory and building new developments. The city has expanded its facilities and now operates a Municipal Center, Library, and Public Safety Center. The city expects to continue to increase in population, which has risen significantly since 2008. It numbered 92,606 as of the 2020 census.
From the History section of Hoover, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay36
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive
Motel and hotel · 5.3 mi
160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham
Four Points by Sheraton Birmingham Homewood
Motel and hotel · 5.2 mi
492 Wildwood Circle North, Homewood
Hampton Inn Birmingham I-65/Lakeshore Drive
Motel and hotel · 5.7 mi
30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham
Churches and places of worship64
West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.5 mi
5514 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham First Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.2 mi
3520 Lorna Road, Hoover
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging58
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare17
Map of Hoover
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Helena (7 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, 14 miles away.
- Pelham 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Homewood 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Helena 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Mountain Brook 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Bessemer 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Birmingham 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Alabaster 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Chelsea 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Hueytown 12 mi west, about 20 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
- Riverchase Shopping Center in Hoover - panoramio, Qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Riverchase Galleria Hoover AL, Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West End Baptist Church, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089124846, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089126263, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089125495, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089126973, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089124272, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089137433, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089138081, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089128412, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089129135, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089136558, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089154610, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089135712, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Galleria - 8089130237, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089161870, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089138703, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089155285, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089134890, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089139589, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089129717, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089165905, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089166278, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089134008, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089153847, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Von Maur - Riverchase Galleria - 8089120967, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Riverchase Galleria - 8089132039, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverchase Galleria - 8089131445, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Von Maur - Riverchase Galleria - 8089122038, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Riverchase Galleria - 8089132687, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Macys - Riverchase Galleria - 8089130894, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Riverchase Gallaria, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pearle Vision - Riverchase Galleria, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Von Maur - Riverchase Galleria - 8089119750, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Von Maur - Riverchase Galleria - 8089120273, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Riverchase Galleria - 8089140335, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Von Maur - Riverchase Galleria - 8089118705, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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