What are the schools like in Tidmore Bend, AL?

School district data for Tidmore Bend is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Tidmore Bend?

The median household income in Tidmore Bend, AL is $44,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Tidmore Bend, AL?

Tidmore Bend has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Tidmore Bend, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tidmore Bend, AL affordable or expensive?

Tidmore Bend's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tidmore Bend is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,000 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tidmore Bend, AL?

Tidmore Bend has a violent crime rate of 237.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1252.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tidmore Bend, AL a Good Place to Live?

Tidmore Bend is a small town of 1,007 in Alabama, with a median household income of $44,375 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Tidmore Bend stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tidmore Bend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tidmore Bend city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.6

Tidmore Bend's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tidmore Bend costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tidmore Bend, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tidmore Bend's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

237.6 /100k

Property Crime

1252.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Tidmore Bend, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tidmore Bend sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tidmore Bend, AL
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tidmore Bend, AL	National Avg
Population	1,007	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coats Bend, AL 4 mi Hokes Bluff, AL 5 mi Gadsden, AL 5 mi Glencoe, AL 6 mi Lookout Mountain, AL 6 mi

Tidmore Bend vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tidmore Bend, AL affordable or expensive?

Tidmore Bend's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tidmore Bend roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,000 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Tidmore Bend, AL?

Tidmore Bend's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tidmore Bend?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Tidmore Bend, AL a good place to live?

Tidmore Bend, AL has a population of 1,007, a median household income of $44,375, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tidmore Bend?

Tidmore Bend averages 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Tidmore Bend?

The population of Tidmore Bend, Alabama is 1,007 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tidmore Bend?

Key numbers for living in Tidmore Bend: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $110,000, median household income $44,375, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tidmore Bend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.