Tuscaloosa

AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Population 238K |Median income $66,231 |4 hospitals

Population
237,552
Tuscaloosa County
Median Income
$66,231
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$248,700
+9% vs avg
Median Age
32.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
238K+21%
Median Income
$66,231+46%
Median Home Value
$248,700+62%
Poverty Rate
16.8%-11%
Unemployment
5.8%-28%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,037/mo
Poverty Rate
16.8% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.1%
Work From Home 7.4%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 60.1%
African American 30.9%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41%
Obesity
41%
High Blood Pressure
38.9%
Physical Inactivity
25.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Diabetes
12%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.8%
Dental Visit 55.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
1
DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
TUSCALOOSA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Tuscaloosa 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 · 27m 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 Tuscaloosa, AL? ▼
Tuscaloosa, AL has a population of 237,552 people, located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Tuscaloosa? ▼
The median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL is $66,231 per year. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
What is the median home value in Tuscaloosa? ▼
The median home value in Tuscaloosa, AL is $248,700. Median rent is $1,037/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tuscaloosa? ▼
The top health indicators in Tuscaloosa include Short Sleep Duration (41%), Obesity (41%), High Blood Pressure (38.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Tuscaloosa? ▼
Tuscaloosa has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Tuscaloosa? ▼
The median age in Tuscaloosa, AL is 32.8 years. 32.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tuscaloosa, AL is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. With a population of 238K and a median household income of $66,231, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tuscaloosa 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 (Tuscaloosa 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.