At a Glance
Median Income
$47,342
$30,921 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
Zillow: $196,197
Median Rent
$760/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How Tuscumbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tuscumbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tuscumbia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tuscumbia residents earn a median household income of $47,342 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,921. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,621 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tuscumbia is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,197. Median rent is $760/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Tuscumbia reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 445/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Tuscumbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tuscumbia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,084
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,342
Per Capita$30,921
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,400
Rent$760
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$196,197
Housing Units4,450
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property445/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation465 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Tuscumbia was founded in 1815.
The median home in Tuscumbia was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.