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Muscle Shoals
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Muscle Shoals is a small Alabama city famous for its legendary recording studios and lively music history. Set along the Tennessee River, it's a welcoming community offering southern hospitality, outdoor recreation, and a unique blend of cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
16,275
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.74°, -87.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,150
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1426 mm
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
228 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
MSL
Distance
6 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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