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Tuscaloosa, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 70.4 sq mi (182.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2344°N, 87.5283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tuscaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 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)
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").