Why visit Sumiton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Ledbetter Mine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Sumiton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sumiton
Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama. It incorporated in 1952. As of the 2020 census, Sumiton had a population of 2,444.
From the Wikipedia article Sumiton, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
2445 Highway 78
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship4
History
The city of Sumiton began after the Civil War as a mining town surrounding a railroad. It was incorporated in 1952. Sumiton's name is derived from its location being at one of the highest points in Walker County. It had also been previously known as Bald Eagle, Commercial, Democrat, and Summit. The first commercial mining venture in Sumiton was Philip and Moran's Mining Company. The first post office opened in 1924, and the first public school in 1940.
From the History section of Sumiton, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Sumiton
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 6.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jasper (19 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, 21 miles away.
- Dora 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Graysville 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Adamsville 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Mount Olive 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Brookside 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Gardendale 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Kimberly 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Morris 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Jasper 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Forestdale 15 mi southeast, about 24 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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