Muscle Shoals, AL
Living in Muscle Shoals
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability82
Public Safety60
Airports47
Hospitals70
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$61kMedian 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
$147kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$580Median 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
Riverhill School
7 miles, N
Mars Hill Bible School
7 miles, N
Shoals Christian School
8 miles, NW
Legacy Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Muscle Shoals, AL
University of North Alabama
5 miles, NW
Heritage Christian University
8 miles, N
Athens State University
38 miles, E
Martin Methodist College
46 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Muscle Shoals, AL
Shoals Hospital
2 miles, W
Helen Keller Hospital
4 miles, W
North Alabama Medical Center
4 miles, N
Russellville Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Muscle Shoals, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
96 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
105 miles, SW
Nashville International Airport
110 miles, NE