The City of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County and the Black Warrior River which runs through the City of Tuscaloosa all take their name from the Choctaw Indian Chief "tushka lusa" (tushka meaning "warrior", lusa meaning "black") which was translated as Tuskaloosa and later Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa is the fifth-largest city in Alabama.

If your thinking of relocating the people of Tuscaloosa welcome you.

Tuscaloosa is the regional center of industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for West Alabama. Tuscaloosa attracted international attention when Mercedes-Benz announced it would build its first automotive assembly plant in North America in Tuscaloosa County. The University remains the dominant economic and cultural engine in the city.

Tuscaloosa is the principal city of the Tuscaloosa Metroplitan Statistical Area, which includes Tuscaloosa, Greene, and Hale counties.

It is with an open heart that the people of Tuscaloosa welcome you to absolutely the best City in the nation.  Born beside the Black Warrior River, for nearly 200 years, the City of Tuscaloosa has emerged as one of America's most progressive communities.   Tuscaloosa is transforming before our very eyes.  Our Riverfront and Downtown is in the midst of a public/private multi-million dollar reinvestment, which will build a community where we can live, work and play.

From experiencing the thrill of University of Alabama Football on an autumn day to enjoying the South's finest cuisine anytime of year, we open our arms to welcome you home!  

See and do it all in Greater Tuscaloosa. Every fall, the nation's eyes focus on Tuscaloosa for the best in college gridiron action at the University of Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium. In addition to University of Alabama athletics, Tuscaloosa visitors can choose from a variety of other forms of entertainment. Over 20 points of interest including a historic theater, several parks, and a variety of galleries, museums and antebellum homes radiate around the area. Water sports fanatics relish in Tuscaloosa's beautiful lakes and rivers while golfers tee it up on our gorgeous golf links. Greater Tuscaloosa has 33 public parks, providing the perfect spot for your group's outdoor activities.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $152,600

Demographics

Population in July 2008: 90,221. Tuscaloosa covers 56.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 227 feet above sea level. Area code: 205

Weather

Tuscaloosa, AL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32.50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Tuscaloosa is 54.99 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.49 Inches.

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