Jemison, Alabama
15 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1891 and the latest in 1987. It stands in the Jemison census division. It lies in ZIP code area 35085. The Survey maps it on the Jemison East quadrangle. 2,642 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 719 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresJemison grew from 2,585 to 2,642 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,585 | |
| 2020 | 2,642 | +57 (+2%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 15 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1891 USGS Clanton quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1953 USGS Montgomery quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1956 USGS Montgomery quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Montgomery quadrangle1:250000
- 1971 USGS Jemison East quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1986 USGS Clanton quadrangle1:100000
- 1987 USGS Clanton quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
248 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 248 fires within 5 miles of Jemison between 1994 and 2020, burning about 1,446 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 46 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 113 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 46 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 35 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 28 |
| Smoking | 9 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 6 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 4 |
| Natural | 3 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 2 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
| Other causes | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | ECR-20130907-001 |
| 7 September 1995 | Debris and open burning | 3.1 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 6 September 1995 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 5 September 1997 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 5 September 1995 | Recreation and ceremony | 8.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 September 1995 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | 20190925-1 |
| 24 September 2010 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
6 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Jemison: 5 producers, 1 prospect. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Clay, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison Mine and Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Jemison Quarry | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Unconsolidated Sediments | |
| Frye Shale Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Jemison | Clay | Producer | ||
| Jenkins Pit | Clay | Producer | ||
| Wessington Shale Prospect | Clay | Prospect |
Storms near this place
32 since 1996Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Jemison in 32 storm reports between 1996 and 2022: 14 hail, 12 thunderstorm wind, 2 tornado, 2 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $60,000 | Several trees were snapped off along Interstate 65, between mile markers 219 and 212, and several more were blown down within the city of Jemison. An old store front was blown over in downtown Jemison. Four buildings suffered damage. At least 3 vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. The railroad tracks were blocked for several hours. The fence around the baseball field at Jemison High School was blown down. |
| April 2000 | Tornado (F0) | Jemison | $50,000 | A weak tornado touched down just south of the city of Jemison. The tornado knocked down some power lines along US 31 that went over the top of a train. A few automobiles were flipped over and severely damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the path. Several homes sustained varying degrees of roof damage. One home had the front porch removed. Beginning: 32 56.282/86 44.206 Ending: 32 56.840/86 43.392 |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $45,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down just north of Jemison. The damage began near CR 770, traveled in a southeast direction, and ended near CR 51. The damage occurred in a 2.4 mile long path that was approximately one half of a mile wide. One home sustained damage, a few signs were knocked down, and a few outbuildings were damaged. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $15,000 | About a half dozen trees were down along I-65 north of Jemison along the west side of the interstate. |
| February 2003 | Flash Flood | Jemison | $12,000 | County Road 46 was flooded as heavy rain fell in a short period of time. One vehicle was stranded in the high water and two occupants were rescued by the fire department. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $10,000 | An estimated 60 mile an hour wind blew through Jemison. A church sustained roof and siding damage. Several trees were blown down along SR 155. Many lightning strikes occurred from Jemison to Clanton and minor damage was reported. |
| December 1996 | Hail | Jemison | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $8,000 | A portion of the roof of a house under construction was ripped off. Several large trees were knocked down. |
| May 1998 | Hail | Jemison | $5,000 | Half dollar size hail was reported in Jemison. |
| November 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | $3,000 | Several trees were knocked down or snapped along SR 191 southwest of Jemison. |
| June 1997 | Hail | Jemison | $3,000 | Three-quarter inch hail was reported in the northwest part of the county along CR 73. |
| August 2003 | Lightning | Jemison | $2,000 | Lightning struck a residence in Collins Chapel community causing a small fire. |
| August 2003 | Lightning | Jemison | $1,000 | The Union Grove Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Lay Lake on the Chilton-Shelby county line after lightning apparently struck a house on Grand Pointe (CR 147). |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Several trees uprooted and blocking roadways in Jemison. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Several trees uprooted in the city of Jemison. |
| December 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Several trees uprooted in the town of Jemison. |
| February 2018 | Tornado (EF0) | Jemison | - | The National Weather Service surveyed damage in northern Chilton County and determined the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph. The tornado began near the intersection of County Road 25 and County Road 42, about 2 miles west of the city of Jemison, and traveled east along County Road 42. Damage was minimal at first and confined to downed limbs and a loss of metal roofing and shingles on a few structures. The tornado quickly intensified and grew wider near the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 38, where numerous structures sustained damage. The St. James Highland Bible Church lost a significant portion of its metal roof and wooden trusses. The roof did not appear to be particularly well constructed, and the damage was consistent with winds near 80 mph. Supporting evidence for the classification of a tornado was quite strong in this location, and debris from the church was thrown northward across the path of the tornado. Several homes near this location also sustained a loss of shingles and other roof covering materials. The tornado weakened somewhat as it moved towards downtown Jemison, where falling trees caused significant damage to mobile homes near the intersection of Patton Street and Hotel Street. As the tornado moved just east of U.S. Highway 31, damage was relatively minor and limited to carports, shingles, and a few uprooted trees. The tornado dissipated about one quarter mile east of U.S. Highway 31 near Chilton Circle. |
| January 2017 | Hail | Jemison | - | Quarter size hail reported in the city of Jemison. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near Jemison High School. |
| December 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Several trees uprooted along Highway 191 just south of the city of Jemison. |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jemison | - | Trees were blown down in and around Jemison, including on Smith Rd, Pinedale Rd, and U.S. Highway 31. |
| May 2002 | Hail | Jemison | - | Dime size hail was observed in Jemison and in Thorsby. |
| April 2001 | Hail | Jemison | - | Nickel size hail was reported in Jemison. |
| March 2000 | Hail | Jemison | - | Penny size hail was reported in Jemison. |
| May 1999 | Hail | Jemison | - | Motorists driving on Interstate 65 reported nickel sized hail in northern Chilton County near the Shelby County line. |
| June 1998 | Hail | Jemison | - | Nickel size hail was reported in Jemison. |
| April 2017 | Hail | Jemison | - | no account filed |
| July 2015 | Hail | Jemison | - | no account filed |
| March 2013 | Hail | Jemison | - | no account filed |
| April 2012 | Hail | Jemison | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Jemison | - | no account filed |
| November 1996 | Funnel Cloud | Jemison | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill | 1.6 miles | 15 | |
| Kalona | 1.9 miles | 15 | |
| Oak Grove | 2.2 miles | 15 | |
| Rocky Mount | 2.7 miles | 15 | |
| Wessington | 3.4 miles | 19 | |
| Thorsby | 3.5 miles | 15 | |
| Pleasant Grove | 3.7 miles | 15 | |
| Collins Chapel | 3.7 miles | 15 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Jemison | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q67771 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 151885. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.






