At a Glance
Median Income
$52,700
$30,018 per capita
Home Value
$170,200
Zillow: $213,926
Median Rent
$637/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
16.3% smoking rate
How Tallapoosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tallapoosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tallapoosa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tallapoosa residents earn a median household income of $52,700 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,018. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 619 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tallapoosa is $170,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,926. Median rent is $637/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
13.3% of adults in Tallapoosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallapoosa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,234
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,700
Per Capita$30,018
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,200
Rent$637
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$213,926
Housing Units1,293
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Tallapoosa was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.