Talladega, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,041 Population 577/sq mi density
$46,820 Median Income $22,287 per capita
$116,600 Home Value $149,645 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
541 Violent Crime/100K 3,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,820 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Talladega, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,820
38% below
$22,287 per capita
Home Value
$116,600
59% below
Zillow: $149,645
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
541/100K
42% above
3,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Talladega Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
66%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
347%
Crime
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talladega a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Talladega residents earn a median household income of $46,820 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,287. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% 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 Talladega is $116,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,645. Median rent is $765/month, with 28.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Talladega reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,461/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Talladega hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Talladega has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,041
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$46,820
Per Capita$22,287
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,600
Rent$765
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$149,645
Housing Units6,477
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent541/100K
Property3,461/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation593 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Talladega was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.