Low property tax (0.4% avg), but high tornado risk (score 90).
In Bessemer, AL, the average 2-bedroom rent is $1,266/mo, the state income tax reaches 5.00%, and tornado risk rates 9/10.
| Average Rent (2BR) | $1,266/mo | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost vs National Average | −25.9% | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
| State Income Tax % | 5.00% | Tax Foundation · 2025 |
| Tornado Risk | 9/10 | FEMA NRI · 2023 |
| Home Insurance (annual) | $4,637/yr | MoneyGeek · 2025 |
| Primary Care Physician Ratio | 900:1 | County Health Rankings · 2024 |
| Broadband Subscription Rate | 78.7% | Census ACS · 2022 |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi | Census · 2025 |
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.