Talladega, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
15,041 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,820 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$399 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$514 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Talladega County
5
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Talladega County
6
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 11, AL State House District 35, AL
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Schools

Graham Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Zora Ellis Junior High School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Talladega College
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
Jacksonville State University
33 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Strayer University-Alabama
36 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central Alabama Community College
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Citizens Baptist Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Vincent's St Clair
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
Clay County Hospital
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Coosa Valley Medical Center
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
92 miles, SE • 1 star
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