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Highland Lakes

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Highland Lakes, Alabama, is a scenic suburban community known for its tranquil lakes, green spaces, and tight-knit neighborhoods. The city offers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from Birmingham, balancing nature with modern amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.40°, -86.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1368 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
144 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BHM
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.

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