Southside, AL is a small city located in Etowah County, Alabama. It has a population of just over 2,200 people according to the most recent census data, but its ranking from BestPlaces paints it in a more glamorous light. Southside ranks highly for many different metrics, such as cost of living (10th out of all cities in Alabama), weather (7th out of all cities in Alabama) and diversity (14th out of all cities in Alabama). The city also ranks highly for safety (4th overall), education (5th overall) and quality of life (8th overall). For these reasons and more, Southside is an attractive destination for those looking to call it their home.
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