Tuscaloosa County, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
234,036 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$789 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tuscaloosa Metro Area
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tuscaloosa Metro Area
6
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 4 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AL State Senate District 5, AL State House District 16, AL
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Schools

Rock Quarry Elementary School
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Northridge Middle School
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Northridge High School
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Tuscaloosa Academy
3 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

The University of Alabama
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Stillman College
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Shelton State Community College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bryce Hospital
6 miles, SW
Dch Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
63 miles, NW • 1 star
Key Field
97 miles, W • 1 star
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