Colbert County , Alabama

Population: 57,648 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $56,736 Home $161,600 Rent $838/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 57,648 residents, Colbert County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Colbert County in the top 19% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$56,736
Median Income
household
$161,600
Home Value
median
$838/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $56,736
Per Capita Income $32,685
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Median Home Value $161,600
Median Gross Rent $838/mo
Owner Occupied 70.8%
Renter Occupied 29.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 57,648
Median Age 42.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.5%
Obesity
12.1%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
38.6%
High Blood Pressure
26.9%
No Physical Activity
24.5%
Depression
40.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 80.7  ·  81th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
87.60
🌀 Hurricane
59.99
🔥 Wildfire
28.28
❄️ Winter Storm
31.06
🌍 Earthquake
91.98
☀️ Drought
60.21

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