Muscle Shoals, AL

Living in Muscle Shoals

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 8
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Schools 64
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Residents

14k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$580 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Muscle Shoals

United States45
Alabama48
Florence Metro Area37
Colbert County45

Property Crime in Muscle Shoals

United States48
Alabama52
Florence Metro Area50
Colbert County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 5 1
Feb 43 5 1
Mar 51 5 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Muscle Shoals

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Muscle Shoals, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Muscle Shoals, AL

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Riverhill School
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Muscle Shoals, AL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Muscle Shoals, AL

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Shoals Hospital
2 miles, W
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Russellville Hospital
17 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Muscle Shoals, AL

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