At a Glance
Median Income
$41,964
$23,639 per capita
Home Value
$106,600
Zillow: $161,041
Median Rent
$752/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
421/100K
4,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $41,964 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,639. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piedmont is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,041. Median rent is $752/month, with 27.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont reports 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,749
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,964
Per Capita$23,639
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,600
Rent$752
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$161,041
Housing Units2,142
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent421/100K
Property4,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault316/100K
Burglary1,326/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation710 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Piedmont was founded in 1888.
The median home in Piedmont was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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