At a Glance
Median Income
$55,429
$32,755 per capita
Home Value
$120,400
Zillow: $147,228
Median Rent
$617/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,664/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Attalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Attalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Attalla a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Attalla residents earn a median household income of $55,429 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,755. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Attalla is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,228. Median rent is $617/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Attalla reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,664/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Attalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Attalla has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,829
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,429
Per Capita$32,755
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$617
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$147,228
Housing Units3,107
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,664/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation566 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Attalla was founded in 1870.
The median home in Attalla was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.