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Best Fiscal Health in Alabama

5 cities ranked · Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Top Cities in Alabama

  1. #1
    C

    Montgomery

    Best Fiscal Health score 64 · MoveScore 67

  2. #2
    C

    Huntsville

    Best Fiscal Health score 58 · MoveScore 66

  3. #3
    D

    Mobile

    Best Fiscal Health score 55 · MoveScore 51

  4. #4
    F

    Tuscaloosa

    Best Fiscal Health score 55 · MoveScore 48

  5. #5
    B

    Birmingham

    Best Fiscal Health score 55 · MoveScore 70

Other Alabama Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Alabama

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Alabama

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Alabama

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Alabama

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Alabama

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best for Hospital Care in Alabama

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Alabama ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Montgomery, AL ranks #1 in Alabama for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 64/100 (MoveScore 67, grade C).

How many cities in Alabama are compared?

5 Alabama cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Alabama-specific ranking using the spending sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.