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Lester, AL
Town in Limestone County, Alabama.
Population
181
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
95
ZIP codes
0
Lester and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Limestone County. PPP loans are for Lester.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,128
34,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$793M
FY 2026, $7,653 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lester, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,035
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lester, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Lester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Hill, TNCity | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Prospect, TNCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| AndersonTown | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| ElkmontTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| LexingtonTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| RogersvilleTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Pulaski, TNCity | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Elkton, TNCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Leoma, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Ardmore, TNCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| Loretto, TNCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| ArdmoreTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| AthensCity | 19 mi | 41.8 |
| Lawrenceburg, TNCity | 20 mi | 12.7 |
| St. Joseph, TNCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| Dellrose, TNCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lester, AL in?
- Lester is in Limestone County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Lester, AL?
- About 181 people live in Lester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lester?
- Nearby places include Minor Hill, TN (4.1 mi), Prospect, TN (9 mi), Anderson (9.2 mi), Elkmont (11 mi), Lexington (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023