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Tuscaloosa, AL

Alabama · Tuscaloosa County · Tuscaloosa Metro

Tuscaloosa is a large city in Alabama with a population of 107,699. Residents earn $48,536 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
107,699 Population 1,722/sq mi density
$48,536 Median Income $31,324 per capita
$236,600 Home Value $227,726 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 4,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,536 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $48,536
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $236,600
16% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 483/100K
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.1%
13% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,005
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.6%
45% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Tuscaloosa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population107,699
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,722/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,536
Per Capita$31,324
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$14,447M
Commute18 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,005
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$227,726
Housing Units50,999
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent483/100K
Property4,292/100K
Murder9.3/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary1,081/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Uninsured11.2%
Smoking17.2%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI37 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score4.53

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.3%
EV Stations25
Libraries4

Is Tuscaloosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tuscaloosa receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tuscaloosa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tuscaloosa is $48,536, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tuscaloosa is $236,600, 16% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,292 per 100,000, 119% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Tuscaloosa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Tuscaloosa has a population of 107,699 with a density of 1,722 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles. The median age is 28.2 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (49.6%), with 42.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.1% of residents, while 5.9% speak Spanish. 5.4% of the population are veterans. 10.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

107,699
Total Population
1,722
People / sq mi
28.2yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
70.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish 5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tuscaloosa is $48,536, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,324 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,145, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tuscaloosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,536
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,324
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
IRS Avg AGI$72,247
Gini Index0.471 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,406
County GDP$14,447M

Business (County)

Restaurants507
Healthcare463
Retail710
Manufacturing131

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,182
38% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Tuscaloosa is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $227,726. Homes sell for 98.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,005 (14% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $972 for a one-bedroom to $1,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. 45.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 50,999 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1989. The average annual property tax is $2,182 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 34.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$227,726
Median List Price$307,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$307,500
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold75
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops11.2%
Inventory340

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,005
14% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,490
Rent Burden34.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$966
1 Bedroom$972
2 Bedrooms$1,169
3 Bedrooms$1,490
4 Bedrooms$1,548

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.1%
Owner-Occupied45.1%
Renter-Occupied54.9%
Housing Units50,999
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,182
38% below US avg
Effective Rate0.92%
In Tuscaloosa, 46.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 15.0% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 44.5% have high blood pressure. 17.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.9% report binge drinking. 31.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 24.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 11.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,587. The dentist ratio is 1:2,234. 66.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.5 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5
6.5
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
7.1
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
8.7
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
45.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.4
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
137.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.6%
45% above US avg
Diabetes15.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure44.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.9%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep44.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Uninsured11.2%
30% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,587
Dentists1:2,234
Mental Health1:592
Checkup Rate82.0%
Dental Visits52.2%
Premature Death10,422/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access66.8%
Healthcare Facilities463
Tuscaloosa has a violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 residents, 27% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 236.5 per 100,000, robbery at 182.6, rape at 55.0. The murder rate is 9.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,292 per 100,000, 119% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,021, burglary at 1,081, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 41 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Tuscaloosa receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent483.3/100K
27% above US avg
Murder9.3/100K
48% above US avg
Rape55.0/100K
Robbery182.6/100K
Assault236.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,292.0/100K
119% above US avg
Burglary1,080.8/100K
Theft3,021.4/100K
Vehicle Theft189.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
Traffic Accidents6,779
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Tuscaloosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. 89% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area70.4 sq mi (182.2 km²)
Population Density1,722/sq mi
Coordinates33.2344°N, 87.5283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTuscaloosa County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.6%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 52 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 56 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 28 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 91 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 60 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 53 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 30 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 69 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 72 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 58 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 67 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 13 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 56 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 108 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 59 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 121 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 52 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 66 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 8 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 1 271 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 241 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 272 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 230 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 205 km
1995 Erin Category 1 293 km
1995 Opal Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 267 fatalities, 4,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 27 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 64 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 87 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 64
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 26 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 18 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 54 km 0
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 60 km 25
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 36 km 0
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 77 km 1
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 36 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 36 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 71 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 38 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 38 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 26 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 40 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 28 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 77 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 38 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 34 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 34 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 38 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 30 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 41 km
2021 OK 232 UNIT 2,977 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
February 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Tuscaloosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 17.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.8% of the vote, a 20.4-point margin. 85.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 25 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 463 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.8%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 20.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
Traffic Accidents6,779
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.1%
13% above US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+17.2%
School Test Score4.53
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density1,722/sq mi
Total Area70.4 sq mi
CountyTuscaloosa County County

Services

Broadband Access85.3%
Avg Download Speed150.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed18.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations25
Alt Fuel Stations29
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities463
Restaurants507
Retail Stores710

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home7.6%
Average costs for common services in Tuscaloosa. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$591
Toddler$574
Preschool$557
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$449
Toddler$449
Preschool$449
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Tuscaloosa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 18,528 200 $81,527 2.27
Accommodation & Food Services 10,954 540 $22,112 1.21
Retail Trade 10,830 760 $35,143 1.09
Health Care & Social Assistance 8,029 850 $48,762 0.56
Construction 4,838 480 $65,611 0.93
Administrative & Waste Services 4,748 292 $40,323 0.81
Professional & Technical Services 3,383 516 $79,381 0.49
Transportation & Warehousing 3,145 142 $58,001 0.75
Wholesale Trade 1,934 191 $77,319 0.49
Other Services 1,926 399 $46,330 0.64
Finance & Insurance 1,796 282 $82,216 0.45
Real Estate 1,644 276 $49,466 1.07
Mining & Oil/Gas 1,329 37 $123,387 3.54
Arts & Entertainment 868 68 $23,017 0.52
Educational Services 782 51 $31,576 0.38
Information & Technology 504 108 $88,438 0.27
Management of Companies 457 22 $197,896 0.27
Utilities 225 16 $118,356 0.60
Agriculture & Forestry 156 38 $59,530 0.19

Colleges & Universities in Tuscaloosa

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
The University of Alabama Public · Graduate 42,869 75.8% $11,900 $33,200
Shelton State Community College Public · Associate 7,099 $5,067 $8,877
Stillman College Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's 983 74.2% $11,392 $11,392
University Academy of Hair Design Private For-Profit · Certificate 72
University of Alabama System Office Public · Graduate

Hospitals in Tuscaloosa

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals 1/5 Yes (205) 759-7111
BRYCE HOSPITAL Psychiatric Yes (205) 759-0750
MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER Psychiatric Yes (205) 759-0900
TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care - Veterans Administration Yes (205) 554-2000

Schools in Tuscaloosa

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hillcrest High School High 1,356 71 19.1:1
Northridge High School High 1,145 51 22.5:1
Central High School High 783 46 17.0:1
Northridge Middle School Middle 740 47 15.7:1
Southview Elementary School Elementary 713 38 18.8:1
The Alberta School of Performing Arts Elementary 671 47 14.3:1
Verner Elementary School Elementary 629 34 18.5:1
Rock Quarry Elementary School Elementary 605 37 16.4:1
University Place Elementary School Elementary 599 35 17.1:1
Taylorville Primary School Elementary 579 28 20.7:1
Hillcrest Middle School Middle 576 31 18.6:1
Woodland Forrest Elementary School Elementary 561 31 18.1:1
Westlawn Middle School Middle 534 30 17.8:1
Englewood Elementary School Elementary 512 28 18.3:1
Martin L King Jr Elementary School Elementary 503 28 18.0:1
Holt Elementary School Elementary 462 25 18.5:1
Arcadia Elementary School Elementary 440 27 16.3:1
Holt High School High 435 26 16.7:1
Skyland Elementary School Elementary 385 24 16.0:1
Oakdale Elementary School Elementary 318 21 15.1:1
Central Elementary School Elementary 297 22 13.5:1
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Elementary 294 20 14.7:1
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Middle 169 10 16.9:1
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Radio Stations near Tuscaloosa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98 TXT - WTXT - Fayette/Tuscaloosa, AL country AAC
94.1 ZBQ - WZBQ - Carrollton/Tuscaloosa, AL top 40 AAC

Campgrounds Near Tuscaloosa

6 campgrounds found near Tuscaloosa.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Rocky Branch Day Use Park 5.0/5 2 $40
DEERLICK CREEK 4.8/5 47 $20–$30
JENNINGS FERRY 4.7/5 50 $28
BURCHFIELD BRANCH PARK 4.5/5 37 $20–$40
Finches Ferry 1 $25
Lock 8 1 $25

National Parks Near Tuscaloosa

8 national parks and monuments found near Tuscaloosa.

ParkTypeFee
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument National Monument Free
Chickasaw State Park State Park Free
Lake Lowndes State Park State Park Free
Lake Lurleen State Park State Park Free
Oak Mountain State Park State Park Free
Paul M. Grist State Park State Park Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park State Park Free
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free

Museums in Tuscaloosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
STILLMAN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM2053494240$24,958,925
CHOM INCORPORATED OF TUSCALOOSA COUNTYCHILDREN'S MUSEUM2053494235$600,563
KENTUCK ART CENTER & MUSEUMART MUSEUM2057581257$445,388
CONDE CHARLOTTE MUSEUM HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2513425199$318,188
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1010 GREENSBORO AVE2057586138$186,237
JEMISON-VAN DE GRAAFF MANSION FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION1305 GREENSBORO AVE2057582906$146,509
STATE OF ALABAMA ENGINEERING HALL OF FAMESCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM$131,481
ALABAMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM2053487550
CLEMENTS HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8022084283
GORGAS HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2053485906
HISTORIC NORTHPORTHISTORIC PRESERVATION1802 20TH AVENUE2053390488
JONES ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM2053712572
MILDRED WARNER HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION1925 8TH STREET2055536200
MOODY GALLERY OF ARTART MUSEUM2053481890
MOUNDVILLE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM2053712234
NORTHPORT HERITAGE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2055238720
PAUL W. BRYANT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
SELLA-GRANATA ART GALLERYART MUSEUM2053485967
SMITH HALL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
TUSCALOOSA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
TUSCALOOSA MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
WESTERVELT-WARNER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARTGENERAL MUSEUM2055625280

Libraries in Tuscaloosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TUSCALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY1801 JACK WARNER PARKWAY0.0429,693
MOUNDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY279 MARKET STREET0.013,507

Farmers Markets in Tuscaloosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tuscaloosa County Truck Growers Association4150 5th StreetMay to DecemberTue:6:00 AM - 12:00 PM;Sat:6:00 AM - 12:00 PM;Visit
Tuscaloosa River Market1900 Jack Warner Pkwy01/05/2019 to 12/21/2019Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Tuscaloosa

28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AC Hotel
Ambassador Inn & Suites
America's Best Value Inn
avid Hotel
Bama Bed and Breakfast
Baymont Tuscaloosa
Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites
Courtyard Tuscaloosa
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard
Hometowne Suites
Homewood Suites
Hotel Capstone
Hotel Indigo
InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa University
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Tuscaloosa Near University
Quality Inn & Suites
Residence Inn
SpringHill Suites
The Alamite
The Jack Warner at NorthRiver
TownePlace Suites

Restaurants in Tuscaloosa

110 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aijan Sushi
Ameer's Mediterranean Cafe
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ
Avenue Pub - Downtown Tuscaloosa
Baumhower's Victory Grille
Baumhower's Victory Grille
Big Bad Breakfast
Brick & Spoon
Broadway Pizza
Bryant Dining Hall
Buffalo Phil's
Buffalo Wild Wings
Catfish Heaven
Central Mesa
Central Mesa
Chicken Salad Chick
Chuck's Fish
Cypress Inn
Cypress Inn Pavillion
Cypress Inn Pavillion
D.P. Dough
Decade's Pub & Grub
DePalma's Italian Cafe
Dreamland BBQ
El Gran Patron
Farm Bowl + Juice Co.
FIVE Tuscaloosa
Fuku Ramen
Full Moon BBQ
Glory Bound Gyro Co.
Half Shell Oyster House
Heat Pizza Bar
Hokkaido
Homewood Bagel Co.
Hooligan's
Hooligans
Hooters
Hot Wok Express
Ichiban Japanese Grill
IHOP
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Jalapenos
Jalapenos
Jalapenos Downtown Cocina + Tequila Bar
Jason's Deli
Jim 'N Nick's
Kobe
Lai Lai
Lakeside Dining Hall
Lamon’s Fried and Frosty
Local Roots
LongHorn Steakhouse
Los Tarascos
Mad In Mexico
McAlister's Deli
Mediterranean Sandwich Co.
Mellow Mushroom
Milano's
Moe's Original BBQ - Tuscaloosa
Mr Chen's Auth Cooking
Mr Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking
Mugshots
Mugshots Grill & Bar Tuscaloosa
MX Bar And Grill
Nami Supreme Buffet
Newk's Eatery
O'Charley's
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
PYRO's Fire Fresh Pizza
Quick Grill
Rama Jama's Diner
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Red Lobster
River
Rock n Roll Sushi
Rolf's German Resturant
Santos
Shark's Fish And Chicken
Shrimp Basket
Side By Side
Sitar of India
Southern Ale House
Sweet Home Food Bar
Swen
Taco Mama
Taziki's
Texas Roadhouse
Thai Basil Sushi II
The Blue Plate
The Curry Kitchen
The Filling
The Juicy Crab
The Standard
The Veganish Market
Thomas Rib Shack
Tuscaloosa Restaurants
Urban Bar & Kitchen
Urban Cookhouse
Veracruz Mexican Grill
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
Walk-Ons Sport's Bistreaux
Waysider
We Dat's Chicken & Shrimp
Wing Zone

Cafes in Tuscaloosa

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Brew Coffee
Bobamania
Edgar's Bakery
Heritage House Coffee & Tea
Hertiage House Coffee
Juice Bar
Monarch
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Scooter's Coffee
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Strange Brew
Turbo Coffee

Cinemas in Tuscaloosa

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hollywood 16 and IMAX

Theatres in Tuscaloosa

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allen Bales Theatre
Bama Theatre
Bryant-Jordan Hall
Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre

Monuments in Tuscaloosa

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denny Chimes
Evolution of the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway
Firefighter
Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution
Lucy Clock Tower

Clinics in Tuscaloosa

19 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Family Care Midtown
Bama Pediatrics
Child and Family Research Clinic
Crimson Care
DaVita Dialysis
DaVita Northport Dialysis
Druid City Internal Medicine
Emergency Care For Children
Fresenius Kidney Care
Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center
Maude L. Whatley Health Center
Northeast Medical Building
Radiology Clinic
Student Health Center
Tuscaloosa Surgical Center
Tusclaoosa Emergi-CARE
University Orthopaedic Clinic
US #103003554
Whatley Health

Dentists in Tuscaloosa

11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental
Brookwood Endodontics
Capstone Dentistry
Children and Teen Dental Group
davisdental
McKinney Orthodontics
Smile Doctor Braces
Sullivan Periodontics
University General Dentistry
US #544649969
West Alabama Dental Center

Veterinaries in Tuscaloosa

6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Hospital
Averette Veterinary
Indian Hills Veterinary
May's Veterinary
McLendon Veterinary Clinic
US #566499331

Train Stations in Tuscaloosa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tuscaloosa

Bus Stations in Tuscaloosa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tuscaloosa Intermodal Facility

Gas Stations in Tuscaloosa

39 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Buddy's Food Mart
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Circle K
Citgo
Exxon
Kangaroo Express
Kangaroo Express
MAPCO
MAPCO
Marathon
Murphy Express
Powell
Powell
Powell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell Gas Station
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Tuscaloosa

32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alabama Credit Union
Alabama Credit Union
Alabama Credit Union
Alabama One
Alabama One Credit Union
Alabama ONE Credit Union
AlabamaOne Credit Union
American General
Bank of Central Alabama
Bank of Tuscaloosa
Bryant Bank
Bryant Bank
Bryant Bank
Cadence Bank
Capstone Bank
Chase
First Federal Bank
First Federal Bank
FNB of Central Alabama
PNC Bank
PNC Bank
Regions
Regions
Regions Bank
Renasant Bank
Riverfall Credit Union
Robertson Banking Co.
Stifel
Trustmark
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
West Alabama Bank & Trust

Shopping Malls in Tuscaloosa

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

University Mall

Gyms in Tuscaloosa

16 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

9Round
Balancing Breath Yoga & Mindfulness Studio
BASH Reformer Pilates
Club Pilates
Crossfit
Crunch Fitness
gfg Your Personal Gym
Hotworx
NorthRidge Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness
PUSH Pilates
Robert E. Witt Student Activity Center
The Barre Code
true40

Golf Courses in Tuscaloosa

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Hills Golf Course
NorthRiver Yacht Club
Ol' Colony Golf Complex
The Links

Breweries in Tuscaloosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Warrior Brewing CompanyRestaurant, Brewery2216 University Blvd2052487841
Druid City Brewing Co, Druid City Brewing Companybrewery, Brewery and Bar, bar907 14th StVisit
Home Package StoreFood & Dining, Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages, Breweries, Wine, Retail Shopping, Convenience Stores1031 Skyland Blvd E
The Corner StoreFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries1400 W Paul Bryant Dr2053457028

Nursing Homes in Tuscaloosa

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC
1101 SNOWS MILL AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 216 174 3/5 4/5 2/5 2057595179

Pharmacies in Tuscaloosa

33 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
BRUNOS - 84 2001 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD EAST 205-345-5855
CVS - 3004 8700 STATE HIGHWAY 69 SOUTH 205-342-1401
CVS - 4813 4260 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-556-3031
CVS - 4819 808 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY 205-345-0531
CVS - 4872 3302 15TH STREET 205-349-4115
CVS - 7217 4715 RICE MINE ROAD NORTHEAST 205-345-3455
DUNKINS PHARMACY 7700 HIGHWAY 69 SOUTH 205-345-4410
EMERGI-CARE CLINIC 32 15TH STREET 205-349-2273
FOOD WORLD - 27 4440 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-556-3144
H AND W DRUGS EAST INCORPORATED 315 15TH STREET EAST 205-758-8306
JIM MYERS DRUG INCORPORATED 2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BOULEVARD 205-345-1197
JIM MYERS DRUG INCORPORATED 3325 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-556-3800
KMART 635 SKYLAND BOULEVARD 205-752-3504
NUTRITIONAL PARENTERAL HOME CARE 500-B PAUL W BRYANT DRIVE EAST 205-345-4566
PUBLIX - 00075 4851 RICE MINE ROAD NORTHEAST 205-247-4721
PUBLIX - 01253 1101 SOUTHVIEW LANE 205-247-7715
RITE AID - 7028 521 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-758-4423
RITE AID - 7029 2306 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD EAST 205-345-2660
RITE AID - 7030 3206 15TH STREET 205-349-1330
RITE AID - 7034 4201 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-553-9647
RITE AID - 7035 2916 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-553-0232
RITE AID - 7038 4200 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD EAST 205-759-1103
RITE AID - 7039 617 BEAR CREEK ROAD 205-345-0699
SENIOR CARE PHARMACY 911 FAIRFAX PARK 800-489-3636
SUPERTARGET 1901 13TH AVENUE EAST 205-556-5731
THE PHARMACY ON 15TH STREET 607A 15TH STREET EAST 205-752-0627
TUSCALOOSA VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER 3701 LOOP ROAD EAST 205-554-2000
W D PARTLOW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER 1700 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-554-4196
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 715 1501 SKYLAND BOULEVARD EAST 205-345-4047
WALGREENS - 10525 8701 STATE HIGHWAY 69 SOUTH 205-758-1684
WALGREENS - 11404 4400 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-553-6188
WINN-DIXIE - 407 4205 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST 205-553-9477
WINN-DIXIE - 479 9750 STATE HIGHWAY 69 SOUTH 205-366-9626

EV Charging Stations in Tuscaloosa

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Townsend Nissan2620 Skyland Blvd ENon-Networked12CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBOprivate
ALBERTA MIDSTATES DC 22301 University Blvd EChargePoint Network1CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
TUSC HYUNDAI LEVEL 3 #13831 Hargrove Rd EChargePoint Network1CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Alabama Power - Tuscaloosa Garage1301 Snows Mill AveNon-Networked1J1772private
Alabama Power - Western Division Office915 Queen City AveNon-Networked1J1772private
BMWOFTUSCALOOSA 13537 Skyland E BlvdChargePoint Network1J1772public
BPT CHARGER BEACON PLACE4400 Beacon Pl PkwyChargePoint Network2J1772public
Candlewood Suites Tuscaloosa651 E Skyland BlvdNon-Networked6J1772public
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown - Tesla Destination111 Greensboro AveTesla Destination4J1772 TESLApublic
Townsend Nissan2620 Skyland Blvd ENon-Networked1J1772public
TUSCALOOSA CITY COT - RDP2180 Greensboro AveChargePoint Network2J1772public
TUSCALOOSA CITY COT-RDP-1180 Greensboro AveChargePoint Network2J1772public
TUSCALOOSA CITY NRW - EAST201 Rice Mine Rd LoopChargePoint Network2J1772public
TUSCALOOSA CITY NRW - WEST201 Rice Mine Rd LoopChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Tuscaloosa

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
15255 SOUTH SANDY RD (66715)GTOWER128
Leseur RoadTOWER91
16070 Old Greensboro Rd (66703)LTOWER90
12617 Buhl Cut-Off Rd. (66721)LTOWER81
13151 HIGHWAY 11 SOUTH (66705)GTOWER60

Fire Stations in Tuscaloosa

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Nicol Volunteer Fire Department14105 Old Lock 15 RDVolunteer205-349-5560
Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service2201 University BLVDCareer205-248-5420

Power Plants Near Tuscaloosa

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
HOLT DAMCONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC221111-87.5OP

Bridges in Tuscaloosa

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197031058,080F
CulvertConcrete19707358,080F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19834,36457,667F
Arch (Thru)Steel202125755,431F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197222949,955F
Tee BeamConcrete195915048,953F
Tee BeamConcrete195916048,953F
CulvertConcrete197210148,750F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous19601,18648,151F
CulvertConcrete19694446,790F
CulvertConcrete19694946,790F
CulvertConcrete19703145,420F
CulvertConcrete19727444,790F
CulvertConcrete19694343,735F
Tee BeamConcrete196917135,284F
CulvertConcrete19624834,540F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197030534,450G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197226634,450F
Tee BeamConcrete196913734,450F
Tee BeamConcrete196913634,450F
CulvertConcrete19604433,192F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous196269830,383F
CulvertConcrete19806829,680F
Tee BeamConcrete193812829,000F
CulvertConcrete19755024,620F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197222922,395F
Tee BeamConcrete197019222,310F
Tee BeamConcrete195915022,130F
Tee BeamConcrete195916022,130F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201533021,682G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198348821,122G
CulvertConcrete19526420,557F
Tee BeamConcrete196313220,550F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197031020,365G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197028419,445F
CulvertConcrete19784316,128F
Tee BeamConcrete196917115,960F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197226615,645F
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197030515,645F
CulvertConcrete19624215,483F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197029014,360F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19811,28112,661G
CulvertConcrete19363111,930F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete200017710,227G
CulvertConcrete1961249,212F
CulvertConcrete1936218,299F
Channel BeamConcrete19791228,250P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19813457,700G
CulvertConcrete1968817,600F
CulvertConcrete2013407,430G
Channel BeamConcrete1995347,320F
CulvertConcrete19681287,224F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1970836,984F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19702706,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19823505,940F
CulvertConcrete2000395,615G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20001365,615G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19834365,133G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19831705,133G
CulvertConcrete1989234,608F
CulvertOther1985424,250G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19823344,160F
Channel BeamConcrete1968343,912F
CulvertConcrete continuous2015503,700G
Channel BeamConcrete2007683,624G
CulvertConcrete1929312,808F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous2019342,390G
CulvertSteel1978332,184F
OtherOther2020302,100G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2021512,016G
CulvertConcrete1986881,980G
CulvertConcrete1978221,872F
Channel BeamConcrete1950341,807F
CulvertSteel2003391,700G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete20217511,500G
Channel BeamConcrete1994341,261F
CulvertConcrete201140985G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1975263900G
CulvertConcrete199744700G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel190030700F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1970279500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1990101250G
Channel BeamConcrete200668200G
Channel BeamConcrete200634200G
Channel BeamConcrete19942678G
Channel BeamConcrete20013450F
Channel BeamConcrete20193444G
Channel BeamConcrete20136810G

Correctional Facilities in Tuscaloosa

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
TAYLOR HARDIN SECURE MEDICAL FACILITY1301 JACK WARNER PARKWAY NESTATE-999115OPEN
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY JAIL1600 26TH AVECOUNTY-999-999OPEN
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER5941 12TH AVE ECOUNTY-999-999OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Tuscaloosa

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Tuscaloosa, AL2105 Greensboro AvenueTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Tuscaloosa

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
JVC MAGNETICS AMERICA#1 JVC RD.TUSCALOOSA
NUCOR STEEL, TUSCALOOSA1700 HOLT ROADTUSCALOOSA
RADICISPANDEX CORP1301 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVETUSCALOOSA
RADICISPANDEX CORP1301 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVETUSCALOOSA

Airports Near Tuscaloosa

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shelby County AirportMedium Airport
Tuscaloosa National AirportTCLMedium Airport
Bessemer AirportSmall Airport
Bibb County AirportSmall Airport
Bird Nest AirportSmall Airport
Bucksaw Ridge StripSmall Airport
Eutaw Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Flying X Ranch AirportSmall Airport
George Downer AirportAIVSmall Airport
Greensboro Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Lamar County AirportSmall Airport
Mayfield (Private) AirportSmall Airport
Moundville AirportSmall Airport
North Pickens AirportSmall Airport
Parker FieldSmall Airport
Richard Arthur FieldSmall Airport
Strickland/Smalley FieldSmall Airport
Vaiden FieldSmall Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill FieldSmall Airport

Police Stations in Tuscaloosa

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
1209 University Boulevard
Eastern Substation Tuscaloosa Police Department
Moundville Police Department
Northport Police Department
Tuscaloosa County Sheriffs Office3801 Mill Creek Avenue
Tuscaloosa Police Department3801 Officer Trevor S Phillips Avenue
Tuscaloosa Police Headquarters3801 Trevor S Phillips Avenue
University of Alabama Police Department
West Police Substation

Grocery Stores in Tuscaloosa

72 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
15th Street ChevronConvenience Store1819 Vets Mem Pkwy
A-1 FOOD MARTConvenience Store126 Hargrove Rd E
ALDI 70028 70028Supermarket1349 McFarland Blvd E
Aldi 82228Supermarket10 McFarland Blvd
ALDI 82251Supermarket9750 Highway 69 S
Ameers Mediterranean Market And Kitchen 1Other1700 Greensboro Ave
Asian MarketOther1910 Greensboro Ave
B&W Foods Inc - Piggly Wiggly 257Super Store641 Bear Creek Rd
Bobbie's Bakery IncorporatedOther405 20th Ave
Circle K 2723728Convenience Store6718 Highway 69 S
Circle K 2723733Convenience Store4751 Rice Mine Rd NE
Circle K 2723823Convenience Store724 Skyland Blvd E
Circle K 2723824Convenience Store2400 McFarland Blvd E
Circle K 2723825Convenience Store615 University Blvd E
CVS Pharmacy 10811Other1218 University Blvd
CVS PHARMACY 3004Other8700 Highway 69 S
CVS PHARMACY 4819Other808 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
CVS PHARMACY 7217Other4715 Rice Rd
Diamond Jubilee Food Mart LLCConvenience Store5400 McFarland Blvd E
Dollar General 23107Other10424 Old Greensboro Rd
Dollar General 23593Other6349 Highway 69 S
DOLLAR GENERAL 8600Other655 Bear Creek Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 8921Other2600 McFarland Blvd E Ste O
DOLLAR GENERAL 8939Other200 14th St
DOLLARTREE 10865Other1702 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
DOLLARTREE 8125Other1525 Skyland Blvd E
Ez Smoke Shop LlcConvenience Store3707 McFarland Blvd E
Family Dollar 10460Other2515 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Family Dollar 11726Other3851 Greensboro Ave
Family Dollar 639Other524 14th St
Flowers Bakery Outlet 126Convenience Store508 14th St
Fresh Value Tuscaloosa 91Supermarket4200 McFarland Blvd E
La Ixtapita Llc 1Other2144 Greensboro Ave
MANNA GROCERYGrocery Store2350 McFarland Blvd E
MAPCO Express Inc. 7505Convenience Store6737 Highway 69 S
MAPCO Express Inc. 7533Convenience Store4814 Rice Mine Rd NE
Mcfarland Food MartConvenience Store3905 McFarland Blvd E
Murphy Express 8858Convenience Store2401 McFarland Blvd E
Out RunConvenience Store1100 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
PIGGLY WIGGLYSuper Store2731 University Blvd
PIGGLY WIGGLY 251Supermarket1721 Greensboro Ave
PUBLIX 0075Supermarket4851 Rice Mine Rd NE
PUBLIX 1083Supermarket1190 University Blvd
Publix 1253Supermarket1101 Southview Ln
Quick Stop 10th AveConvenience Store1000 Hargrove Rd
Rice Mine ChevronConvenience Store3625 Rice Mine Rd NE
Sam's Club 6435Super Store1401 Skyland Blvd E
Sas Food Mart LlcConvenience Store8505 Highway 69 S
Save More 1Convenience Store3701 Greensboro Ave
Shop And SaveConvenience Store3112 Greensboro Ave
Shop N SaveConvenience Store1700 Hackberry Ln
Smoky House LlcConvenience Store3310 McFarland Blvd E
South's Finest Meats & Vegetables 4Supermarket3201 10th Ave
Stacy Food MartConvenience Store3506 29th St
Stop Go Food MartConvenience Store6550 Highway 69 S
Sunshine C-store 2Convenience Store700 Skyland Blvd
Super CConvenience Store1708 Hargrove Rd E
Super QuetzalGrocery Store307 Skyland Blvd E
Super StopConvenience Store101 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy
TARGET STORE T-1787Super Store1901 13th Ave E
The Fresh Market 207Supermarket1320 McFarland Blvd
Tienda Guatemala 502Grocery Store1511 Dinah Washington Ave
Tienda Latina El PuertoConvenience Store625 Hargrove Rd E
Tienda Los Tres HermanosGrocery Store1933 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa Food MartConvenience Store5101 Oscar Baxter Dr
Tuscaloosa River MarketFarmers and Markets1900 Jack Warner Parkway
Walgreens 10525Other8701 Highway 69 S
Walgreens 18116Other521 University Blvd E
WALMART 2500Super Store8600 Hwy 69 South
Walmart S/C 715Super Store1501 Skyland Blvd E
West End StoreConvenience Store3001 20th St
Winston Mini MartConvenience Store2503 Martin Luther King Blvd

Post Offices in Tuscaloosa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office1313 22nd Avenue
University Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tuscaloosa

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BHG Tuscaloosa Treatment Center - TTC LLCSubstance Abuse205-752-5857
Bridge Inc - Recovery Ctr for Teens/TuscaloosaSubstance Abuse205-344-6483
Bryce HospitalMental Health205-507-8000
Northport Medical Center - North Harbor Psych PavillionMental Health205-330-3101
Phoenix House IncSubstance Abuse205-758-3867

DOL Wage Violations in Tuscaloosa

68 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $608,427 in back wages owed to 1,109 employees.

68
Violations
$608,427
Back Wages Owed
1,109
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
William D. Partlow Developmental Center SIGNIFICANT 35403 1 $181,379 $6,254 29
SUBWAY Subway 35405 3 $63,559 $1,324 48
Alabama Mechanical Systems & Conveyors Inc. 35405 1 $56,067 $1,649 34
Jesco Company 35405 1 $47,988 $1,600 30
Alabama One Credit Union 35404 1 $25,883 $288 90
OK Tire Store 35404 1 $21,510 $1,132 19
Greek Kitchen Management, Inc. 35401 1 $17,681 $442 40
Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa 35406 1 $16,737 $2,391 7
The Arc of Tuscaloosa County 35404 1 $15,867 $317 50
Buffalo Phil's, Inc. 35401 1 $12,166 $162 75
(Citgo Food Mart) Marathon Food Mart 35405 1 $11,886 $2,377 5
Magnolia Chapel South Funeral Home 35405 1 $8,727 $8,727 1
Mark Johnson Construction 35401 1 $8,043 $731 11
Crimson Care Skyland 35405 1 $7,859 $202 39
Rama Jama's 35401 1 $7,847 $1,962 4
Bryce Hospital Vocational Services 35401 2 $6,660 $55 121
Ward Scott Veron, Inc. 35401 1 $6,072 $867 7
MUGSHOTS GRILL AND BAR 35401 1 $5,833 $106 55
Northport Health Services, Inc. Northport Health Services 35406 1 $5,761 $65 89
Americas Best Value Inn 35405 1 $5,475 $1,095 5
Bear Creek Family Practice 35405 1 $5,315 $409 13
Bobby E. Hill, M.D., P.C. 35406 1 $4,168 $1,042 4
Hotel Capstone 35401 1 $3,906 $135 29
Grocery Brewpub 35401 1 $3,769 $108 35
Centerstone Inn 35405 1 $3,235 $108 30
WEcare Family Practice Clinic, LLC 35405 1 $3,199 $640 5
Chucks Fish 35401 1 $3,074 $220 14
Compass Bank- McFarland 35404 1 $2,958 $174 17
Inner Parish Security Corporation 35401 1 $2,840 $473 6
IHOP Dine Brands Global 35405 1 $2,690 $158 17
Deason, Inc. 35401 1 $2,667 $1,334 2
Star Bright Child Development Center 35401 1 $2,445 $408 6
Future Living Community Service 35404 1 $2,432 $243 10
UJJALI CORPORATION dba Subway #51791 35404 1 $2,383 $149 16
W. D. Partlow Developmental Center 35403 1 $2,177 $104 21
Compass Bank- University 35401 1 $2,027 $225 9
Phoenix House Inc. 35401 1 $1,893 $315 6
In Style 35405 1 $1,638 $1,638 1
McFarland Shell Food Mart 35405 1 $1,629 $407 4
Home-Towne Suites Anderson LLC (3210) 35404 1 $1,610 $1,610 1
Alabama One Credit Union 35405 1 $1,557 $389 4
Beat & Blowout Bar 35401 1 $1,483 $742 2
Crimson Cafe 35401 1 $1,465 $183 8
Kiddie World 35405 1 $1,288 $1,288 1
Spa Belle La Vie 35406 1 $1,270 $423 3
Waysider Restaurant 35401 1 $1,016 $1,016 1
Advanced Automotive Tire & Repair II 35405 1 $987 $329 3
Pro Team Cleaning Service 35401 1 $939 $939 1
K & A Builders, Inc. 35401 1 $923 $923 1
Labor Finders 35401 1 $873 $32 27

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuscaloosa

113 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A FRESH ANOINTING CHURCH OF GOD5440 JUG FACTORY RD
A STRONGER FAITH MINISTRIES2805 LAKE COVE CIR
ALABAMA EPISCOPAL UNITED APPEAL FUND605 LURLEEN B WALLACE BLVD N
ALBERTA CHURCH OF CHRIST1110 26TH AVE E
BEAUTIFUL ZION AME ZION CHURCH5012 VIRGINIA CL
BETHEL MBC UNITED APPEAL FUND INC3003 25TH ST
BETHEL MEMORIAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTPO BOX 70456
BEULAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC3100 25TH ST
BLUEPRINT INC1620 HARMONY LN
BROWN HOUSEPO BOX 3206
BROWNIE HITSON EDUCATIONAL UNITEDAPPEAL FUND INC1121 PAUL W BRYANT DR
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH1121 PAUL W BRYANT DR
CAPTIVATED MINISTRIES1060 FAIRFAX PARK STE A
CARING CONGREGATIONS943 31ST ST E
CHANCE PROJECT97 ARCADIA DR
CHRIS-OLAIYA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC1761 COMMONS NORTH LOOP
CHRIST BAPTIST OUTREACH MINISTRIES2610 GREENSBORO AVE
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOUNDATION605 LURLEEN WALLACE BLVD N
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESCHOOL605 LURLEEN B WALLACE BLVD N
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH2901 18TH ST
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH LEARNING CENTER5600 18TH AVE
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH1106 17TH ST
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHPO BOX 3145
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT HIGH FOREST INC1850 MCFARLAND BLVD N
CHURCH OF GOD OF TUSCALOOSA125 JAMES I HARRISON JR PKWY
CIRCLE OF LOVE FELLOWSHIP INCPO BOX 71782
COLLECTIVE TUSCALOOSA600 13TH ST E APT 322
COLLEGE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 40255
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH541 17TH ST
CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF TUSCALOOSA1207 36TH AVE E
CROSS POINT CHURCH OF TUSCALOOSA4215 RICE MINE RD NE
CROSSROAD CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 21326
DAR-E-ZAHRA ASNA ASHIRI FATIMA ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER OF ALABAM1135 WELLESLEY GRN
DELIVERANCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 20038
DELIVERANCE OF PRAISE TABERNACLE2216 FIKES LN
DELTA DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH1501 MCFARLAND BLVD N
EAST POINTE CHURCH OF CHRIST3935 WOODLAND FORREST DR
ELIZABETH BAPTIST UNITED APPEAL FUND INCPO BOX 2792
ETERNAL LOVE MINISTRIESPO BOX 2251
FAITH IN GOD HOLINESS MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 1627
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCHP O BOX 5701
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD3801 SKYLAND BLVD E
FIRST BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF721 GREENSBORO AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH627 PAUL W BRYANT DR
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH3416 8TH ST
FURMAN METHODIST HISTORICAL CHURCH ASSOCIATION INC3012 YORKTOWN DR
GALVANIZED WITNESS6091 CANDLER AVE
GRACE FIRST UNITED APPEAL FUND INC3801 SKYLAND BLVD E
HALSELL CHURCH OF GOD1852 HARRISON DR
HEALTHLIFT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC1761 COMMONS NORTH LOOP UNIT 9207
HEARTBEATS INTERNATIONAL2618 8TH ST
HINDU MANDIR & CULTURAL CENTER3940 CULVER RD
HIS CHURCH TUSCALOOSA6401 HIGHWAY 69 S
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH1401 UNIVERSITY BIVD E
HOPE CITY CHURCH TUSCALOOSA INC3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOUR SQUARE GOSPELP O BOX 205
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA INC1416 PAUL W BRYANT DR
JOURNEY CHURCH TUSCALOOSA INCPO BOX 2387
KINGDOM PURPOSE CHURCH228 14TH ST STE 106
LEE THOMAS FOUNDATION2600 LOOP RD
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH INCPO BOX 1517
LIVING WATERS METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH TUSCALOOSAPO BOX 3084
LOVE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INCORPORATEDP O BOX 981
MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH2704 DINAH WASHINGTON AVE
METAMORPHOSIS MINISTRIES INC362 RIVERDALE DR
MISSIONARY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED1105 SOUTHVIEW LN STE 103 PMB 159
MISSIONARY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED4094 E LAKE DR
NEW BETHEL INTER-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH INC5513 13TH AVE E
NEW HARVEST CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 1601
NEW HOME MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AND MINISTRIESPO BOX 2148
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST8816 OLD GREENSBORO RD APT 19202
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST MISSION361 BEAR CREEK RD
NEW HORION FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD13495 HIGHWAY 69 S
NEWLIFE BREAKFREE MINISTRIES INC3613 7TH AVE E APT A
NO COMPROMISE MINISTRIES INC1145 BROOKHILL RD
NORTH RIVER CHURCH4215 RICE MINE RD NE
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH14415 S ROSSER RD
OASIS CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHPO BOX 2201
ONE HOPE CHURCH1501 MCFARLAND BLVD N
OPEN CHURCH2101 10TH ST E
OPEN DOOR BAPTIST CHURCH1785 MCFARLAND BLVD N
OUT OF THE BOAT MINISTRIES INC8717 CHESAPEAK DR
PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 40861
PURIM AND SHALOM HOUSE1322 12TH ST E
RETURN TO ZION MINISTRY6220 LAKE COVE DRIVE
RIVER CHURCH INC609B 40TH ST
RIVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH501 RICE VALLEY RD N
ROOTED TUSCALOOSA INC6109 GREYSTONE CT
SAINT PAUL OUTREACH MINISTRY SPOMPO BOX 21346
SAINT PETER AME ZION CHURCH3033 26TH ST
SHESPEAKS INC9801 BELMONT LN
SOMA212 44TH CT NE
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC PARISH TUSCALOOSA811 5TH AVE
ST PHILIPS ANGLICAN CHURCHPO BOX 1046
STONE MINISTRIES9670 CHAROLAIS DR
TABERNACLE OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCHES INC4309 26TH ST
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF TUSCALOOSA INC809 4TH AVE
TEMPLE LIFE CENTER4228 PELHAM HEIGHTS RD
TEMPLE OF GLORY INC7409 OAK TREE CIR
THE BROTHERHOOD CLASS OF TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF TUSCALO729 PAUL BRYANT DRIVE
THE TAVERN1514 DEARING PL
TRINITY TUSCALOOSA UNITED APPEAL FUND INC1301 THE TOWNES
TUSCALOOSA BAPTIST UNITED APPEAL FUND INC721 GREENSBORO AVE
TUSCALOOSA FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES1060 FAIRFAX PARK STE A
TUSCALOOSA FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE241 PATRIOT PKWY
TUSCALOOSA METHODIST UNITED APPEAL INC800 GREENSBORO AVE
TUSCALOOSA PASTORS NETWORK INC2112 HARGROVE RD E
UNIVERSITY CHURCH PRESCHOOL1200 JULIA TUTWILER DR
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH911 5TH AVE
WARRIORS INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP INC OF TUSCALOOSAPO BOX 3212
WE ARE SCOTT AND KRISTI MINISTRIES1654 TEAL CIR
WORD OF FAITH CHURCH INC6411 31ST ST
WORLDWIDE UNITED APPEAL FUND INC2200 JACK WARNER PKWY STE 200

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuscaloosa

What is the population of Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa has a population of 107,699 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 1,722 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Tuscaloosa expensive to live in?

Tuscaloosa is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $48,536, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Tuscaloosa safe?

The violent crime rate in Tuscaloosa is 483 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,292 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Tuscaloosa receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,145. There are 5,406 business establishments in the area, including 507 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 7.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Tuscaloosa?

The median home value in Tuscaloosa is $236,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $227,726. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,005. Fair market rent is $972 for a 1-bedroom and $1,169 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 45.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,182.

How are the schools in Tuscaloosa?

Schools in Tuscaloosa have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 38.1% of adults in Tuscaloosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 17.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Tuscaloosa?

The obesity rate in Tuscaloosa is 46.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.2% of adults are smokers. 31.0% are physically inactive. 24.4% of residents report depression. 11.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 66.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,587.

What is transportation like in Tuscaloosa?

The average commute in Tuscaloosa is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 7.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Tuscaloosa?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscaloosa is 49.6% White, 42.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 94.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.9% speak Spanish. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 10.3% of residents have a disability. 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

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