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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
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.
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