What natural resources are found in Huntsville AL?

These minerals include amphiboles, amethyst, andalusite, beryl (emerald), apatite, calcite, fluorite, gypsum, ilmenite, magnetite, monazite, niter, onyx, opal, quartz (agate), rutile, staurolite, tourmaline, turquoise, and wavellite. There are gem and mineral clubs in Huntsville and Montgomery.

Is Huntsville Alabama Safe?

With a crime rate of 52 per one thousand residents, Huntsville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.

What percentage of Huntsville AL is black?

Huntsville Demographics White: 61.34% Black or African American: 30.74% Two or more races: 2.80%

Is Huntsville Alabama expensive to live in?

Huntsville’s housing expenses are 26% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 10% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% lower than the national average. Huntsville has grocery prices that are 4% lower than the national average.

Where can I dig for gems in Alabama?

The best places to collect rocks in Alabama include the areas around Tuscaloosa, Ashland, Rockford, Alexander City. You can also pan for gold and gems at the Alabama Gold Camp. These locations offer a diverse array of rocks and minerals such as agate, jasper, petrified wood, quartz, and garnet.

Are diamonds found in Alabama?

Other Gems “Rocks & Minerals” lists hematite, marcasite, quartz, olivine, tourmaline, fluorite, agate, jasper, garnet, topaz, malachite, turquoise, diamond, zircon and spinel as gems found in Alabama.

Is Huntsville AL in Tornado Alley?

Alabama resides in the United States’ most deadly tornado area—the Dixie Alley. Huntsville, Alabama was been rated the top tornado city in 2013.

Is Huntsville Alabama a good place to live?

Huntsville ranked third in the 25 best places to live in the U.S. for 2021-2022. The U.S. News and World Report said the 25 cities selected offer the best combination of jobs, desirability, cost of living and quality of life. The city of Huntsville jumped up 12 spots as it was ranked number 15 in 2020.

Who is the richest person in Huntsville Alabama?

Alabama: Jimmy Rane As the wealthiest person in Alabama, Rane keeps his money close to home. He’s revitalized his hometown and supports several universities by offering scholarships (more than 400 to date) through The Jimmy Rane Foundation.

What is a good salary in Huntsville AL?

Average Salary in Huntsville, AL

	Annual Salary	Weekly Pay
Top Earners	$83,837	$1,612
75th Percentile	$68,933	$1,325
Average	$59,273	$1,139
25th Percentile	$46,110	$886

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Alabama?

Typical Expenses

	1 ADULT	2 ADULTS (1 WORKING)
	0 Children	1 Child
Required annual income after taxes	$23,222	$44,567
Annual taxes	$5,430	$10,420
Required annual income before taxes	$28,652	$54,987

Is there gold in Alabama streams?

Gold in Randolph County Alabama Area streams and branches near Wedowee are most productive. Placer gold is found in the local watercourses, beach sands and gravels. Near Omaha gold colors are reported in the streams. In Wedowee, the area creek sands and gravels along the Tallapoosa River have good gold placers.