Why visit Margaret
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dillard Park and Wilson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Margaret
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About Margaret
Margaret is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 5,106. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,428, an increase of 278.8%. Margaret incorporated in 1960 and became a city in October 2011.
From the Wikipedia article Margaret, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Landmark BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.5 mi
45 County Road 12, Odenville
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Margaret Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
183 County Road 12, Odenville
Churches and places of worship10
History
The city was established in 1908 as a company town for the Alabama Fuel and Iron Company.
From the History section of Margaret, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Margaret Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
145 Jeffrey Wilson Drive, Odenville
Margaret Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
125 Jeffrey Wilson Drive, Odenville
Map of Margaret
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinson (13 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
St. Clair County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-26: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2017-10-08: Hurricane Nate (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County Airport (PLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Argo 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Moody 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Trussville 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Clay 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Grayson Valley 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Leeds 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Center Point 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Pell City 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Irondale 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Ashville 16 mi northeast, about 25 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS034-E-67978 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS037-E-25022 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-37512 - View of Alabama, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-8179 - View of Louisiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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