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Lake Purdy

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Lake Purdy is a peaceful, small town set around a reservoir just southeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It's best known for its lakeside scenery, family-friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to outdoor adventure. The city's relaxed vibe is ideal for those looking to unwind close to nature while still enjoying convenient amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
7,857
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.43°, -86.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,485
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
60
English
100
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
202 Mbps
Upload
128 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
BHM
Distance
16 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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