At a Glance
Median Income
$73,043
$36,192 per capita
Home Value
$238,100
Zillow: $272,407
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
2,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Pell City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pell City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pell City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pell City residents earn a median household income of $73,043 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,192. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Pell City is $238,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,407. Median rent is $1,103/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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Pell City reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,114/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Pell City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pell City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,353
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,043
Per Capita$36,192
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,100
Rent$1,103
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$272,407
Housing Units5,740
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property2,114/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary355/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation485 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Pell City was founded in 1890.
The median home in Pell City was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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