The Town FilesKimberly, Alabama
City in Jefferson County · population 3,841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $322,300
- Household income
- $97,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.1
Kimberly is a city of 3,841 people in Jefferson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $322,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 97% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 90% of Alabama towns, better transit than 75% of Alabama towns.
How Kimberly ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kimberly is worth $322,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $97,429, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,176 a month. 92.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kimberly | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,176 | $834 |
| Median household income | $97,429 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kimberly
| People | Kimberly | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Kimberly
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kimberly since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 6, 1967 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 48 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 1960.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 367,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,562 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Kimberly itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Kimberly
2 public schools with 1,515 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Jordan High School | 9-12 | 855 | 17.8 |
| North Jefferson Middle School | 6-8 | 660 | 20.0 |
Towns near Kimberly
- Warrior, AL2.8 mi · 3,224 people · home $149,800
- Gardendale, AL7.1 mi · 16,044 people · home $252,600
- Mount Olive, AL8.6 mi · 4,427 people · home $224,000
- Pinson, AL9.1 mi · 7,215 people · home $212,000
- Fultondale, AL11.0 mi · 9,876 people · home $186,100
- Center Point, AL11.3 mi · 16,406 people · home $151,700
- Remlap, AL12.0 mi · 2,624 people · home $208,900
- Clay, AL12.4 mi · 10,291 people · home $220,600
Kimberly questions
Is Kimberly, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kimberly scores better for retirees than 60% of Alabama towns and quieter than 53%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Kimberly?
The median owner-occupied home in Kimberly is valued at $322,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,429, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,176 a month.
What is the weather like in Kimberly?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Kimberly get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kimberly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 6, 1967. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)