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Oakland

Sheffield · Caution

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63out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Oakland in Sheffield is a quiet, low-density residential pocket with a relaxed small-town pace, though economic distress across Colbert County and elevated property crime warrant routine precautions. Visitors should keep vehicles locked and limit non-essential exploration to daytime hours.”
— Gogo, on Oakland

Walk score

18/100

Bike score

25/100

Recent local news: Recent municipal news in Sheffield has centered on blight removal efforts and ongoing regional law enforcement initiatives targeting property theft.

About the area

Quiet / ResidentialCar-DependentSmall-TownLow-Density

Oakland is a modest residential neighborhood in Sheffield, Alabama, situated within the culturally rich Shoals region. It features single-family homes, mature trees, and quick driving access to the Tennessee River and iconic music recording landmarks.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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