Updated April 2026 · 7 cities · 6 data sources
Alabama Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Alabama has an average safety score of 64.6/100 across 5 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 80 | A | 191.0 |
| Mobile | 71 | B | 224.6 |
| Huntsville | 67 | B | 248.3 |
| Tuscaloosa | 61 | C | 460.8 |
| Montgomery | 44 | D | 723.9 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 44 | D | 723.9 |
| Tuscaloosa | 61 | C | 460.8 |
| Huntsville | 67 | B | 248.3 |
| Mobile | 71 | B | 224.6 |
| Birmingham | 80 | A | 191.0 |
Water Safety
Alabama cities average a water safety score of 61.8/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 100 | A | 0 |
| Huntsville | 100 | A | 0 |
| Birmingham | 85 | A | 0 |
| Mobile | 16 | F | 4 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8 | F | 8 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 8 | F | 8 |
| Mobile | 16 | F | 4 |
| Montgomery | 100 | A | 0 |
| Birmingham | 85 | A | 0 |
| Huntsville | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Alabama cities average a median AQI of 46.7 across 3 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 42 | A | 0 |
| Mobile | 46 | C | 1 |
| Montgomery | 52 | C | 3 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 52 | C | 3 |
| Mobile | 46 | C | 1 |
| Tuscaloosa | 42 | A | 0 |
Hospital Quality
Alabama cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.5/5 across 7 cities with a total of 29 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 3/5 | 4 |
| Birmingham | 3/5 | 9 |
| Decatur | 3/5 | 1 |
| Dothan | 3/5 | 2 |
| Mobile | 2.3/5 | 6 |
City Spending
Alabama cities average $16,076.1 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 57.3/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 68/100 | $17,116 |
| Montgomery | 64/100 | $4,738 |
| Huntsville | 58/100 | $16,033 |
| Mobile | 55/100 | $15,777 |
| Tuscaloosa | 55/100 | $10,894 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $30,790 | 55/100 |
| Decatur | $17,185 | 46/100 |
| Dothan | $17,116 | 68/100 |
| Huntsville | $16,033 | 58/100 |
| Mobile | $15,777 | 55/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Alabama has 7 tracked cities with an average safety score of 64.6, school score of 0, and water safety score of 61.8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Birmingham is the safest city in Alabama with a safety score of 80/100 (Grade A).
Montgomery has the highest water safety score in Alabama at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Dothan has the highest fiscal health score in Alabama at 68/100 with per-capita spending of $17,116.
Tuscaloosa has the best air quality in Alabama with a median AQI of 42 (Grade A).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.