Leeds, Alabama
Leeds is a city of 12,028 people in Jefferson County, Alabama, founded in 1887.
Why visit Leeds
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Grand River Drive-in and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Leeds
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leeds
Leeds is a tricounty municipality in Jefferson, St. Clair, and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Alabama; it is an eastern suburb of Birmingham. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,324.
From the Wikipedia article Leeds, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham
Apr 01-Sep 30 Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-18:00; Oct 01-Mar 31...
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes33
21 more on the map.
History
The War of 1812, geography, geology, and three cultures shaped the history of Leeds. Lying at the crossroads of ancient Native American paths in the center of Alabama, Leeds drew European settlers and their African-American slaves to a land of fertile growing seasons and rich sources of coal and mineral ore. The early settlers built churches and schools with many remaining in Cedar Grove, Oak Ridge, Ohanafeefee, and Mt. Pleasant. The principal survey of Leeds was entered into Jefferson County Map Book 10, page 21, in 1908. The settlement, dating to 1818 and incorporating on April 27, 1887 as "Leeds", has existed along the banks of the Little Cahaba River; beside an historic stagecoach route; and along two large railroads for the greater part of American history.
From the History section of Leeds, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship22
Saint Theresa Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1394 Ashville Court, Leeds
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare3
Map of Leeds
105 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 (10 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, 11 miles away.
- Irondale 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Moody 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Trussville 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Grayson Valley 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Center Point 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Mountain Brook 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Clay 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Brook Highland 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Birmingham 13 mi west, about 21 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
- Imogene Wright Faletta Welcome Center in downtown Leeds, Jordanhunterjackson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Highlands, Church of the Highlands, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Entrance 2011, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tony Kanaan To Pit Row, Chris "Mojo" Denbow from Birmingham, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Marco Andretti, Chris "Mojo" Denbow from Birmingham, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama, BarberVintageMotorsportsMuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amtrak 19 Lovick AL 11-18-16 (31022329312), Birmingham Photographer J.g., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Birmingham Alabama, BarberVintageMotorsportsMuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2011 April 10 IRL Birmingham (5616136277), Hans J E from Lawrenceville, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dario Franchitti 2011 IRL Birmingham (5615653995), Hans J E, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum 2011 1, Thilo Parg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber museum - panoramio, mikerowehl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MA Agusta F4-1000 Tamburini 2006 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - race cars display 4, Nheyob, CC0
- Zündapp K800 1938 Barber, Thilo Parg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - Honda motorcyles display, Nheyob, CC0
- Triumph Tiger 90 1937 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears Auto Cycle 1910 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BMW HP2 2008 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - race cars display 2, Nheyob, CC0
- BSA B12 Sports 1939 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Indian Model 403 1932 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harley Davidson 61 OHV 1940 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Motorcycle stack display in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Chuck Schultz from Anniston, AL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Honda CX650 Turbo 1983 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harley Davidson Captain America 1999 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - 2019 Honda Monkey, Nheyob, CC0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - race cars display 3, Nheyob, CC0
- Bimota Tesi 3D 2008 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Indian Chief 1935 Barber, Thilo Parg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cushman Scooter blue F, Chuck Schultz, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - race cars display 1, Nheyob, CC0
- Vostok C364 1969 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum 2011, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - race cars display 5, Nheyob, CC0
- Indian Chief 1950 Barber, Thilo Parg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- König 500 1976 Barber, Silosarg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Birmingham, Alabama) - motorcycle and sports cars display, Nheyob, CC0
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