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Pinson, Alabama
Pinson is a city of 7,832 people in Jefferson County, Alabama, founded in 2004.
Why visit Pinson
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Turkey Creek Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Pinson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pinson
Pinson is a city in Jefferson County near Birmingham, Alabama, United States, northwest of Center Point. As of the 2020 census, Pinson had a population of 7,215.
From the Wikipedia article Pinson, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
3906 Turkey Creek Road, Pinson
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 09:00-17:30; Nov 01-Feb 28: We-Su 09:00-16:00; PH off
Restaurants and cafes10
BBQ Stop
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.1 mi
6633 Old Springville Road, Clay
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
6639 Alabama Highway 151, Pinson
Su-Th 04:45-23:00; Fr-Sa 04:45-01:00
Daylight Donuts
Fast food · Donut · 1.8 mi
4514 Center Point Road, Pinson
Mo-Fr 05:30-16:30; Sa-Su 06:30-14:00
Churches and places of worship14
Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 3.1 mi
2 more on the map.
History
In October 2025, a bonfire shooting occurred in a wooden area of the town, in which four people were shot including two teenagers. High school cheerleader Kimber Mills died following severe injuries sustained from the shooting and she was taken off life support at the UAB Hospital two days later. Additionally, she was an organ donor and an honor walk was held at the hospital that same day.
From the History section of Pinson, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Chalkville Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
940 Chalkville School Rd, Birmingham
Hewitttrussville Middle School
School · 5.5 mi
5275 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville
Map of Pinson
63 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 (2 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.
- Clay 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Center Point 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Grayson Valley 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Trussville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Morris 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Gardendale 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Argo 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Kimberly 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Fultondale 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Irondale 12 mi south, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DOWNTOWN PINSON (1 of 1), Kylestonephotgraphy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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