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Talladega Springs, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
220 Population 179/sq mi density
$73,854 Median Income $35,147 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $336,731 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 5,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,854 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Talladega Springs, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,854
2% below
$35,147 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
57% below
Zillow: $336,731
Violent Crime
558/100K
47% above
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Talladega Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talladega Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Talladega Springs residents earn a median household income of $73,854 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,147. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Talladega Springs is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,731. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Talladega Springs reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,770/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Talladega Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Talladega Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,854
Per Capita$35,147
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$336,731
Housing Units86
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation521 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Talladega Springs was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.