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Sheffield

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Sheffield is a small city in northwestern Alabama, set along the Tennessee River and known for its historical significance and friendly community. Its rich musical heritage, relaxed pace of life, and easy access to nature make it a pleasant spot to visit or settle down.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
3,327
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.77°, -87.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,600
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
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
192 Mbps
Upload
129 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
MSL
Distance
9 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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