Pell City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,353 Population 534/sq mi density
$73,043 Median Income $36,192 per capita
$238,100 Home Value $289,577 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$73,043 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$238,100 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pell City, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,043
3% below
$36,192 per capita
Home Value
$238,100
16% below
Zillow: $289,577
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
5% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
84%
Rent
95%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pell City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 6.8% (89% 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 $289,577. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,353
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,043
Per Capita$36,192
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,100
Rent$1,103
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$289,577
Housing Units5,740
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
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.
14.5% 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.