What are the schools like in Tuscumbia, AL?

Tuscumbia is served primarily by Colbert County. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Tuscumbia?

The median household income in Tuscumbia, AL is $47,530 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Tuscumbia, AL?

Tuscumbia has an average high temperature of 50.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Tuscumbia, AL affordable or expensive?

Tuscumbia's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tuscumbia is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,000 and the median rent is $741 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tuscumbia, AL?

Tuscumbia has a violent crime rate of 65.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 445.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tuscumbia, AL a Good Place to Live?

Tuscumbia is a small town of 9,029 in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,530 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Tuscumbia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Tuscumbia 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: 85.6

Tuscumbia's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tuscumbia costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tuscumbia, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$741	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,530	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tuscumbia's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.2 /100k

Property Crime

445.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tuscumbia is served primarily by Colbert County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tuscumbia, AL	National Avg
School District	Colbert County	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tuscumbia sees average highs of 50.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 58.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tuscumbia, AL
Average High — January	50.8°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Tuscumbia, AL	National Avg
Population	9,029	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sheffield, AL 3 mi Muscle Shoals, AL 4 mi Florence, AL 8 mi Littleville, AL 9 mi Leighton, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Tuscumbia

Tuscumbia, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35674

Tuscumbia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tuscumbia, AL affordable or expensive?

Tuscumbia's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tuscumbia roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $741/month.

What is the crime rate in Tuscumbia, AL?

Tuscumbia's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 445.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tuscumbia?

Public schools in Tuscumbia are operated by Colbert County. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tuscumbia, AL a good place to live?

Tuscumbia, AL has a population of 9,029, a median household income of $47,530, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Tuscumbia?

Tuscumbia averages 50.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.4 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tuscumbia?

Tuscumbia, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35674.

What is the population of Tuscumbia?

The population of Tuscumbia, Alabama is 9,029 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tuscumbia?

Key numbers for living in Tuscumbia: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $47,530, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tuscumbia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.