Riverside
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Riverside, Alabama, is a lively city set along the Coosa River offering a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. With a population of over 300,000, visitors will find scenic riverwalks, creative districts, and varied recreation options. The city combines southern hospitality with an emerging arts scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
314,998
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.61°, -86.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
53
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-14.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1339 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLR
Distance
7 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped29 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 29 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.