Ardmore – Limestone County
Demographics for Ardmore
A snapshot of key demographic indicators for Ardmore, including age distribution, gender balance, and racial composition. Ardmore is designated by the US Census Bureau as a town. It is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Covering a land area of 2.04 square miles and water area of 0.01 square miles. The details in this section relate to demographics-based data scoring and metrics for Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions in your research.
Margin of Error: +/- 318
Margin of Error: +/- 5.6
Margin of Error: +/- 6.1%
Margin of Error: +/- 8.3%
Map for Ardmore
Overall Score for Ardmore
This section presents comparative amenity scores for Ardmore, highlighting how this locality ranks across key categories such as safety, health services, transportation, and more—relative to other communities throughout the Northern Alabama region. These scores are designed to offer objective, data-driven insights into amenity density and distribution. They do not indicate whether a location is inherently “good” or “bad,” but instead support informed decision-making by showing how various places compare across measurable factors.
Average Score Across All Components
What is the Total Overall Score and how is it calculated?
The Overall Concentration Score is based on the combined average Concentration Scores across amenity types for a locality. It is intended to quantify the density of all points of interest near a given location by assigning greater weight to amenities closer to the location. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how accessible overall amenities are within the immediate community fabric.
The Overall Concentration Score uses proximity bands of amenity types weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals for all measured amenity types are then averaged to calculate the Overall Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
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Safety Services near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #33t for Safety Services and ranked #367 for Safety Services per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 17 Safety Services places, with 1 Safety Services within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #19t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Safety Services-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Safety Services presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Safety Services being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Safety Services places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Safety Services place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #18t overall for Safety Services in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Safety Services calculated score and how are they calculated?
Safety Services Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Safety Services near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Safety Servicess sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Safety Services is in the immediate community fabric.
The Safety Services Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Safety Services weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Safety Services Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤10 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Safety Services Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Safety Services places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Safety Services were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Safety Services. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Safety Services per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Safety Services presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Health Medical near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #66t for Health Medical and ranked #357 for Health Medical per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 31 Health Medical places, with 1 Health Medical within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #43t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Health Medical-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Health Medical presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Health Medical being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Health Medical places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Health Medical place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #14 overall for Health Medical in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Health Medical calculated score and how are they calculated?
Health Medical Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Health Medical near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Health Medicals sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Health Medical is in the immediate community fabric.
The Health Medical Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Health Medical weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Health Medical Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Health Medical Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Health Medical places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Health Medical were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Health Medical. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Health Medical per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Health Medical presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Transportation near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #67t for Transportation and ranked #288 for Transportation per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 14 Transportation places, with 1 Transportation within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #27t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Transportation-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Transportation presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Transportation being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Transportation places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Transportation place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #21 overall for Transportation in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Transportation calculated score and how are they calculated?
Transportation Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Transportation near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Transportations sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Transportation is in the immediate community fabric.
The Transportation Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Transportation weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Transportation Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤5 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Transportation Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Transportation places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Transportation were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Transportation. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Transportation per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Transportation presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Commuting near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #115t for Commuting and ranked #334 for Commuting per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 34 Commuting places, with 13 Commuting within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #85t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Commuting-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Commuting presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Commuting being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Commuting places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Commuting place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #8t overall for Commuting in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Commuting calculated score and how are they calculated?
Commuting Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Commuting near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Commutings sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Commuting is in the immediate community fabric.
The Commuting Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Commuting weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Commuting Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Commuting Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Commuting places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Commuting were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Commuting. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Commuting per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Commuting presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Attractions near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #185 for Attractions and ranked #302 for Attractions per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 458 Attractions places, with 64 Attractions within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #130t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Attractions-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Attractions presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Attractions being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Attractions places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Attractions place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #25 overall for Attractions in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Attractions calculated score and how are they calculated?
Attractions Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Attractions near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Attractionss sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Attractions is in the immediate community fabric.
The Attractions Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Attractions weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Attractions Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Attractions Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Attractions places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Attractions were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Attractions. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Attractions per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Attractions presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Convenience near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #84t for Convenience and ranked #161 for Convenience per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 9 Convenience places, with 3 Convenience within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #58t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Convenience-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Convenience presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Convenience being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Convenience places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Convenience place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #22 overall for Convenience in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Convenience calculated score and how are they calculated?
Convenience Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Convenience near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Conveniences sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Convenience is in the immediate community fabric.
The Convenience Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Convenience weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Convenience Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Convenience Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Convenience places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Convenience were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Convenience. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Convenience per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Convenience presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Dining near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #77t for Dining and ranked #282 for Dining per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 15 Dining places, with 3 Dining within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #54t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Dining-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Dining presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Dining being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Dining places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Dining place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #12t overall for Dining in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Dining calculated score and how are they calculated?
Dining Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Dining near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Dinings sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Dining is in the immediate community fabric.
The Dining Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Dining weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Dining Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Dining Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Dining places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Dining were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Dining. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Dining per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Dining presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Leisure near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #152 for Leisure and ranked #346 for Leisure per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 424 Leisure places, with 16 Leisure within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #138t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Leisure-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Leisure presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Leisure being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Leisure places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Leisure place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #26 overall for Leisure in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Leisure calculated score and how are they calculated?
Leisure Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Leisure near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Leisures sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Leisure is in the immediate community fabric.
The Leisure Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Leisure weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Leisure Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Leisure Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Leisure places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Leisure were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Leisure. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Leisure per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Leisure presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Places Of Worship near Ardmore
Ardmore is ranked #23 for Places Of Worship and ranked #407 for Places Of Worship per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 1318 Places Of Worship places, with 76 Places Of Worship within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Ardmore at #80t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Places Of Worship-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Places Of Worship presence within 20 miles of Ardmore to assist with real estate decisions based on Places Of Worship being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Places Of Worship places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Places Of Worship place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Ardmore is ranked #1 overall for Places Of Worship in Limestone County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Places Of Worship calculated score and how are they calculated?
Places Of Worship Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Places Of Worship near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Places Of Worships sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Places Of Worship is in the immediate community fabric.
The Places Of Worship Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Places Of Worship weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Places Of Worship Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 1444
Up to 20 miles
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How was the information for this section on Places Of Worship obtained?
📌 Methodology & Sources – Places Of Worship Density Analysis for Ardmore
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Ardmore for Places Of Worship places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Places Of Worship were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Places Of Worship. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Ardmore using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Places Of Worship per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Ardmore.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Limestone, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Greater Huntsville Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Ardmore related to Places Of Worship presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
