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Talladega, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,041
Population
577/sq mi density
$46,820
Median Income
$22,287 per capita
$116,600
Home Value
$138,612 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
785
Violent Crime/100K
6,538 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,820 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
785 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Talladega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4318°N, 86.0995°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Talladega County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Talladega has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.3").