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Trussville, AL

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Trussville, AL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population26,182
Foreign Born0.9%
Population Density733people per mi²
Median Age40.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

125/100

25% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Trussville, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $167k+$259k+
Elite (Top 5%) $196k+$305k+
Affordability Ratio

120%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
36
Poor
7
Negative
4

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

14.3mi

Airport

St Vincents East Heliport

3.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Birmingham, AL

13.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 20.8 mi
Marina1Nearest 6.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 123.8 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 4.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$121k+2.3%
61% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$560k
15% below US avg
College Educated
48.1%
37% above US avg
WFH
12.4%
13% below US avg
Homeownership
91.5%
40% above US avg
Median Home
$352k
25% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−1.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+25.4%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Robbery
0.22 / 1k Residents27% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.10 / 1k Residents61% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−28.9%
Burglary
0.88 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.46 / 1k Residents6% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.59 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Trussville, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season242 days334 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.7"
Elevation702 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good848 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak733/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 689 mi · coast 218 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$262.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 128 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital88 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison13 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:55:20.000Z

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