Sheffield, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,334 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,097 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colbert County
4
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colbert County
6
Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 3%

Schools

Sheffield High School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Sheffield Junior High School
1 miles, NE 1.9 star
LE Willson Elementary School
1 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

Northwest-Shoals Community College
2 miles, S 1.4 star
University of North Alabama
4 miles, NE 1.9 star
Heritage Christian University
7 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Helen Keller Hospital
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Shoals Hospital
1 miles, SE 2.3 star
North Alabama Medical Center
4 miles, NE 2.3 star
Russellville Hospital
17 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
104 miles, SW 1 star
Nashville International Airport
110 miles, NE 3.7 star