Homewood, Alabama
Homewood is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, located on the other side of Red Mountain due south of the city center. The population was 26,414 at the 2020 census.[5]
Geography[edit]
Homewood is located at 33°28′6″N 86°48′29″W / 33.46833°N 86.80806°W (33.468306, -86.808146).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.31 square miles (21.5 km2), all land.[3]
The city, along with the rest of Jefferson County, lies atop iron, coal, and limestone deposits.[13]
Shades Creek, which is part of the Cahaba River system, runs through Homewood.[14]
Schools[edit]
Public schools[edit]
The Homewood City School System is made up of five schools, including three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school:[18]