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Hollins, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
597 Population 50/sq mi density
$40,550 Median Income $24,548 per capita
$113,400 Home Value $131,897 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 5,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,550 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hollins, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,550
46% below
$24,548 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
60% below
Zillow: $131,897
Violent Crime
558/100K
47% above
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Hollins Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hollins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hollins 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

Hollins residents earn a median household income of $40,550 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,548. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hollins is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,897. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Hollins reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,770/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Hollins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hollins has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population597
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,550
Per Capita$24,548
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$131,897
Housing Units220
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation839 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute43 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hollins was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.