Kimberly is a small town of 4,045 in Alabama, with a median household income of $107,670
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kimberly stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kimberly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kimberly city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Kimberly's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kimberly costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kimberly, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$263,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,108
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$107,670
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kimberly's violent crime rate is 132.5 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.5 /100k
Property Crime
331.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kimberly is served primarily by Jefferson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kimberly, AL
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
13
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kimberly sees average highs of 53.5°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Kimberly's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kimberly roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $263,600 and median rent is $1,108/month.
Kimberly's violent crime rate is 132.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 331.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kimberly are operated by Jefferson County.
The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kimberly, AL has a population of 4,045, a median household income of $107,670, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kimberly averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kimberly, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35091.
The population of Kimberly, Alabama is 4,045 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kimberly: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $263,600, median household income $107,670, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kimberly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.