About
Situated on the edge of the Cumberland Plateau and the Highland Ridge, Hartselle Alabama is located along Interstate 65 within the Decatur metropolitan Region, and 35 miles from the high tech city of Huntsville, Alabama.
- Latitude: 34:26:42
- Longitude: 86:55:55
Distance From:
Atlanta : 191
Mobile : 321
Birmingham : 70
Montgomery : 164
Nashville : 126
New Orleans : 411
Memphis : 201
Hartselle is part of a growing region, in terms of population and economic development
Climate
Hartselle experiences primarily mild and pleasant weather all year.
Four months, December through March, account for about 43 percent of the normal annual precipitation. Severely cold weather seldom occurs.
In the transition from winter to spring, appearances of warm moist air in place of the cold air become more frequent, and the greatest variety of weather usually occurs during this season.
The average date for the last occurrence of freezing temperatures in the spring is late March and the average date for the first freeze is late October.
Schools
Hartselle has among the top-rated educational facilities in the state. A new state of the art elementary school is the latest addition to an exemplary school system.
Hartselle students consistently rank in the top ten in statewide achievement testing and perform above the state and national average in all areas of Stanford Achievement Test.
One half of the graduates yearly score above the national average on ACT, with 80 percent of graduates going to college. Students have captured numerous first place awards in state and national competitions, and many have been named National Merit Finalist.
- system consistently ranks in top ten in statewide testing
- students perform above the state and national average in achievement
- one-half of graduates yearly score above national average on ACT
- skills are constantly upgraded through professional development
- 230 certified employees; 70 percent hold advanced level degrees
- average teaching experience is 14 years
- top rated educational facilities ; all buildings well maintained
- bus transportation is available within city limits
- lunch programs are provided; also breakfast in elementary schools
- enthusiastic support for music programs, athletic programs , and extracurricular activities
Local Events
The Depot Days Festival, held in the fall each year, celebrates the towns railroad heritage. There’s a 5K and Fun Run, Arts and Crafts Show, Car Show, Tractor Show, Children’s Games/Rides, Storytelling, Musical Entertainment, Food and plenty of family fun.
Holidays in Hartselle are special, too. October brings the Crestline Carnival; and in November, open houses hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and merchants begin the “Hartselle for the Holidays” activities, plus the community wide Thanksgiving Service. In December, Santa makes his official appearance during the Christmas Parade and residents graciously open their doors for the Beautification Association “Tour of Homes.”
Throughout the year, there are banquets, neighborhood block parties, school festivals, school choral and band concerts, as well as lots of regularly scheduled activities at the Civic Center.
