At a Glance
Median Income
$58,500
$22,072 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
22.4% 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+
3.6 / 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 $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.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
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%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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).
7.2% of the population has a disability.