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Shoal Creek

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Shoal Creek is a tranquil, upscale area set in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains outside Birmingham, Alabama. Known for pristine golf courses, scenic parks, and secure residential neighborhoods, it offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.43°, -86.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,518
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
82
English
98
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1368 mm
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Upload
167 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BHM
Distance
20 km

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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 54/100.

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