Market rankings · Alabama
Oil change and quick-lube shops in Alabama
Markets across Alabama ranked by the Groundwork market score for oil change and quick-lube shops, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 132
- 94 chain locations (71%)
- Official establishments
- 182
- +16.7% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $1.9B
- On vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Listings per 10k households
- 0.7
- In line with the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $14.1M
- 2% above the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #36 of 50
- Market score 42 · Lower middle
A site report maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings around any address in Alabama by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 132 oil change and quick-lube shops in Alabama. Chain locations make up 71% of them, against 73% across the U.S. That comes to 0.7 for every 10,000 households, in line with the U.S. rate of 0.7.
Households in Alabama spend about $1.9B a year on vehicle maintenance and repairs, or $929 per household, 3% below the U.S. average. That is about $14.1M of household spending for each shop on map listings, 2% above the U.S. figure of $13.7M. That spending covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, which oil change and quick-lube shops share with other businesses in the trade.
Official counts show 182 businesses with payroll classed as oil change and lubrication shops in Alabama in 2023, up 16.7% from 2019. That is one for every 10,974 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 12.1% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 1 SBA-backed loan worth $150K has gone to businesses classed as oil change and lubrication shops in Alabama.
Among 50 states, Alabama ranks #36 for oil change and quick-lube shops, with a Groundwork market score of 42 (lower middle). Of the 8 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area scores highest (79). Among 6 scored counties, Baldwin County scores highest (76).
Every market in Alabama for oil change and quick-lube shops
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Alabama, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | 79 | 6 | 0.6 | $15.9M | +14.8% | #12 of 290 |
| 2Huntsville, AL | 61 | 12 | 0.6 | $16.7M | +12.5% | #87 of 290 |
| 3Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 57 | 5 | 0.8 | $12M | +3.5% | #114 of 290 |
| 4Tuscaloosa, AL | 56 | 5 | 0.5 | $18.9M | +2.9% | #115 of 290 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 48 | 7 | 0.5 | $15.1M | −1.3% | #161 of 290 |
| 5Birmingham, AL | 42 | 30 | 0.6 | $14.5M | +1.4% | #191 of 290 |
| 6Montgomery, AL | 37 | 15 | 1.0 | $9M | +0.9% | #213 of 290 |
| 7Mobile, AL | 35 | 12 | 0.7 | $11.7M | −0.7% | #221 of 290 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $35.6M | +7.1% | |
| Decatur, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $21.3M | +2.5% | |
| Dothan, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $17.8M | +3.4% | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $19.8M | −0.3% | |
| Gadsden, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.3M | +0.4% |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange, GA-AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $9.1M | +3.0% | |
| Albertville, AL | Not scored | 5 | 1.4 | $7.3M | +6.0% | |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $8.9M | 0.0% | |
| Cullman, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.3M | +6.7% | |
| Fort Payne, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $8.6M | +3.4% | |
| Enterprise, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.6M | +6.3% | |
| Scottsboro, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.5M | +3.3% | |
| Ozark, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6M | +1.3% | |
| Alexander City, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Selma, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −7.9% | |
| Troy, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.4% | |
| Russellville, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.9M | +1.1% | |
| Eufaula, AL-GA | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $8.3M | −1.2% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Baldwin County, AL | 76 | 6 | 0.6 | $15.9M | +14.8% | #29 of 479 |
| 2Madison County, AL | 55 | 11 | 0.7 | $14.3M | +11.0% | #208 of 479 |
| 3Mobile County, AL | 38 | 12 | 0.7 | $11.7M | −0.7% | #349 of 479 |
| 4Jefferson County, AL | 34 | 17 | 0.6 | $13.8M | −1.3% | #377 of 479 |
| 5Marshall County, AL | 33 | 5 | 1.4 | $7.3M | +6.0% | #387 of 479 |
| 6Montgomery County, AL | 27 | 11 | 1.2 | $6.8M | −1.1% | #421 of 479 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $20.4M | +3.8% | |
| Shelby County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $23M | +6.5% | |
| Lee County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $32.7M | +8.6% | |
| Morgan County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | $16.3M | +2.6% | |
| Calhoun County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $19.8M | −0.3% | |
| Limestone County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $43.5M | +18.0% | |
| Houston County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $12.4M | +2.8% | |
| Etowah County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.3M | +0.4% | |
| Lauderdale County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $9.3M | +3.3% | |
| St. Clair County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.1M | +7.1% | |
| Cullman County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.3M | +6.7% | |
| Elmore County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $33.9M | +4.2% | |
| Talladega County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $7.7M | +0.3% | |
| DeKalb County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $8.6M | +3.4% | |
| Walker County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $24.3M | 0.0% | |
| Autauga County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $7.5M | +5.1% | |
| Blount County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $11.8M | +1.8% | |
| Russell County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $19.5M | −0.6% | |
| Colbert County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $22.7M | +3.8% |
Show all 67 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.6M | +6.3% | |
| Jackson County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.5M | +3.3% | |
| Dale County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6M | +1.3% | |
| Chilton County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $9M | +5.9% | |
| Tallapoosa County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Covington County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $13.5M | +1.2% | |
| Dallas County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −7.9% | |
| Escambia County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.6M | 0.0% | |
| Chambers County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.2M | −0.9% | |
| Lawrence County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.3% | |
| Pike County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.4% | |
| Franklin County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.9M | +1.1% | |
| Marion County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.3% | |
| Geneva County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.2% | |
| Cherokee County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.8% | |
| Barbour County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.5M | −1.4% | |
| Winston County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.9M | +1.4% | |
| Clarke County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.6M | −4.2% | |
| Randolph County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Bibb County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Monroe County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | −3.8% | |
| Marengo County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.1M | −5.0% | |
| Pickens County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Macon County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.8% | |
| Butler County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.8% | |
| Henry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +7.1% | |
| Fayette County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.8% | |
| Cleburne County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.0% | |
| Washington County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.3% | |
| Hale County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4M | +2.9% | |
| Clay County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Lamar County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.6% | |
| Crenshaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Choctaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Sumter County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.2M | −5.0% | |
| Conecuh County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Coosa County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.7% | |
| Wilcox County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.3% | |
| Bullock County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.5% | |
| Lowndes County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.0% | |
| Perry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −12.2% | |
| Greene County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many oil change and quick-lube shops are in Alabama?
Alabama has 132 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings as of September 2026. 94 of them (71%) are chain locations. The listings count oil change and quick-lube shops. Official counts show 182 businesses with payroll classed as oil change and lubrication shops in 2023, up 16.7% from 2019.
How much do households in Alabama spend on vehicle maintenance and repairs?
About $1.9B a year, or $929 per household. That is 3% below the U.S. average (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 132 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, it comes to $14.1M per shop. The spending figure covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, not only oil change and quick-lube shops. It is estimated from the incomes of the 1,997,247 households in Alabama and national spending patterns by income.
How does Alabama compare with the U.S. for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Alabama has 0.7 oil change and quick-lube shops per 10,000 households, in line with the U.S. rate of 0.7. Spending per shop is $14.1M, 2% above the U.S. figure of $13.7M. At the national ratio of oil change and quick-lube shops to household spending, Alabama would have about 135, against 132 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 10,974 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. The official count rose 16.7% from 2019 to 2023, against +12.1% for the U.S.
Which market in Alabama has the highest market score for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Among 8 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area scores highest, at 79 (high). Among 6 scored counties in Alabama, Baldwin County scores highest, at 76 (high). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Alabama scores 42 for oil change and quick-lube shops (lower middle), #36 of 50 scored states.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Alabama. It maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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