Florence
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Florence, Alabama is a small city rich in Southern charm and history, set along the banks of the Tennessee River. Its inviting downtown and scenic neighborhoods offer an authentic local experience away from the crowds. Florence is known for its tranquil pace, musical heritage, and welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
337
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.80°, -87.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,818
Local Cost
$966
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1393 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
718.0
Airport
MSL
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.