Muscle Shoals

AL

Colbert County, Alabama

Population 58K |Median income $60,628 |2 hospitals

Population
58,022
Colbert County
Median Income
$60,628
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$171,000
-25% vs avg
Median Age
42.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
58K+7%
Median Income
$60,628+55%
Median Home Value
$171,000+72%
Poverty Rate
17.4%-3%
Unemployment
3.1%-69%

Economics

Median Rent
$887/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%
Work From Home 7.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 77.3%
African American 15.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.3%
Short Sleep Duration
40.2%
Obesity
37.5%
Physical Inactivity
28.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Current Smoking
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Diabetes
15%
Binge Drinking
14%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.8%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL
SHEFFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Muscle Shoals Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 28m 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 · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

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

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 35m 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 Muscle Shoals, AL? ▼
Muscle Shoals, AL has a population of 58,022 people, located in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Muscle Shoals? ▼
The median household income in Muscle Shoals, AL is $60,628 per year. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in Muscle Shoals? ▼
The median home value in Muscle Shoals, AL is $171,000. Median rent is $887/month.
What are the top health concerns in Muscle Shoals? ▼
The top health indicators in Muscle Shoals include High Blood Pressure (44.3%), Short Sleep Duration (40.2%), Obesity (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Muscle Shoals? ▼
Muscle Shoals has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Muscle Shoals? ▼
The median age in Muscle Shoals, AL is 42.9 years. 21.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Muscle Shoals, AL is located in Colbert County, Alabama. With a population of 58K and a median household income of $60,628, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Muscle Shoals area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (Colbert 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.