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Tuscaloosa
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Tuscaloosa, home to the University of Alabama, blends college-town energy and Southern hospitality. The city boasts a lively downtown, beautiful riverside spots, and rich sports culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
99,600
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.21°, -87.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
78
English
98
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1413 mm
Internet Speed
195 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
65
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
31
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TCL
Distance
4 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 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 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 2025-12-05.
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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