Jemison, Alabama

About Jemison

Set in the central part of Alabama, Jemison is a small town with an estimated population of 2,999.

Officially, Jemison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.35 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 264 residents per square mile.

📰 Jemison News Today

• Jody Landrum Obituary (1970 - 2026) - Jemison, AL - St. Clair Times Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Alabama basketball's London Jemison announces return for 2026-27 The Tuscaloosa News · Apr 18
• Jemison Man Arrested Following Child Sexual Abuse Investigation WBMA · Mar 31
• ‘A void in our hearts’: Jemison mourns former mayor WBRC · Mar 16
• Jemison Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jemison Unique

• The only place in America named Jemison — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jemison

• Mr. Taco — mexican
• Number1 Chinese Restaurant — chinese
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Smokey Hollow Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jemison

• Minooka Park reviews ★
• Alabama Music Park reviews ★
• Panther Stadium reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Jemison

• Jemison Elementary School
• Jemison High School
• Jemison Intermediate School
• Jemison Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jemison

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