At a Glance
Median Income
$58,500
$22,072 per capita
Violent Crime
747/100K
1,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
248 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tallapoosa residents earn a median household income of $58,500 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,072. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Tallapoosa reports 747 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,794/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Tallapoosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallapoosa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,500
Per Capita$22,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.1%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$73,521
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent747/100K
Property1,794/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation276 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband24.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
Tallapoosa was founded in 1901.
The median home in Tallapoosa was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (11 miles).
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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