Trussville, Alabama
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 13% for property tax rate
- bottom 5% for air quality
Trussville is a mid-size city in Alabama with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, property tax rate, and park & nature access. It rates lower on sales tax and air quality.
Official websitetrussville.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.4 in4.1 in
muggy 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$118k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 31% of US places
Home Value$333k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.51%better than 87% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax9.29%better than 8% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.51%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment2.8%better than 61% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.2 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.4 inbetter than 77% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 73% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 14% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.2better than 56% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality40.1better than 15% of US places
Violent Crime930/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Crime2624/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population25,62194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2759th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6593rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.5%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 42% of US places
Walkability7.4/20better than 66% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.3%better than 77% of US places
Amenities Nearby32.79better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trussville an affordable place to live?
- Trussville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Trussville?
- The median home value in Trussville is $333k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Trussville?
- Median household income in Trussville is $118k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Trussville?
- Median gross rent in Trussville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Trussville safe?
- Trussville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 930/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 2624/100k.
- What is the weather like in Trussville?
- Trussville averages 81°F in July and 44°F in January, with 59.2 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Trussville?
- Public-school quality in Trussville is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Trussville?
- The average one-way commute in Trussville is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)