Tuscaloosa
A community guide to Tuscaloosa in Alabama, the United States.
- Population
- 99,600 residents
- Region
- Alabama
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 33.2098, -87.5692
Community and amenities
Tuscaloosa offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Alabama: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Tuscaloosa's residents. Visitors passing through Tuscaloosa encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Tuscaloosa sits at approximate coordinates 33.2098 latitude and -87.5692 longitude within Alabama. The terrain and natural features around Tuscaloosa reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alabama road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Climate
The climate at Tuscaloosa is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 33.21 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Tuscaloosa experience. Visitors planning a trip to Tuscaloosa should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Getting there
Reaching Tuscaloosa typically involves the regional road network of Alabama or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Tuscaloosa to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Alabama. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Tuscaloosa.