West Jefferson

A town in Jefferson County, Alabama — population 415 as of 2020.

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WMNF 88.5 July 22

SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]

The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…

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West Jefferson by the numbers

Population 415Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km²), 0.04 sq mi water
Persons per household: 2.2
Median house value: $156,200

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: TOWN CLERK
Address: PO BOX 158, QUINTON, AL 35130

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