Jemison Alabama Map

About Jemison, Alabama

Jemison is a locality in Chilton County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,796. The population density is 92.8 people per km². Jemison is located at 32.9598°N, 86.7467°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35085.

Jemison rests in a wide valley, where the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills begin their slow descent into the Black Belt. It lies 20.1 miles south-south-east of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 168°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Calera. The land here rolls with a quiet dignity, a tapestry of cultivated fields and woodlands, punctuated by the occasional glint of a slow-moving creek. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape with a honeyed warmth, illuminating the dusty greens of summer crops and casting long, lazy shadows from the scattered oak and pine. The air itself often carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and blooming wildflowers, a testament to the fertile ground that defines this place. The history of Jemison is tied to the agricultural bounty of its soil, a legacy that continues to shape its economy, primarily through farming and timber. For generations, families here have worked the land, a continuity that lends a certain steadiness to life. The town itself, though modest, serves as a vital hub for the surrounding rural communities, offering essential services and a gathering place. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection is a distinctive feature of Jemison, a quiet strength that resonates in the unhurried pace of everyday life.

About This Jemison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jemison, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.959845, -86.746652. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jemison and Chilton County.

Detailed location data for Jemison includes the ZIP code (35085), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Chilton County (Clanton), and school district assignment (Chilton County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jemison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.