Florence

Lauderdale County, Alabama

Population 96K |Median income $62,649 |1 hospital

Population

95,830

Lauderdale County

Median Income

$62,649

-8% vs avg

Median Home Value

$200,300

-12% vs avg

Median Age

40.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

96K+3%

Median Income

$62,649+46%

Median Home Value

$200,300+75%

Poverty Rate

12.2%-29%

Unemployment

4%-56%

Economics

Median Rent

$838/mo

Poverty Rate

12.2% -14% vs avg

Unemployment 4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.8%

Work From Home 7.8%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 82.9%

African American 9.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

39.6%

Short Sleep Duration

39.6%

Obesity

35.6%

Physical Inactivity

26.7%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

Binge Drinking

14.6%

Current Smoking

14.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.1%

Diabetes

12.9%

Current Asthma

9.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.1%

Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

Coronary Heart Disease

7.4%

Stroke

3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER

FLORENCE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Florence Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Florence, AL? ▼

Florence, AL has a population of 95,830 people, located in Lauderdale County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Florence? ▼

The median household income in Florence, AL is $62,649 per year. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

What is the median home value in Florence? ▼

The median home value in Florence, AL is $200,300. Median rent is $838/month.

What are the top health concerns in Florence? ▼

The top health indicators in Florence include High Blood Pressure (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (39.6%), Obesity (35.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Florence? ▼

Florence has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Florence? ▼

The median age in Florence, AL is 40.8 years. 29.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Florence, AL is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama. With a population of 96K and a median household income of $62,649, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Florence area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

East Florence, AL 36K Muscle Shoals, AL 14K Lawrenceburg, TN 11K Athens, AL 25K Decatur, AL 55K Corinth, MS 15K Hartselle, AL 14K Madison, AL 47K

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lauderdale County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.