Pickens County , Alabama
Population: 18,843 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,014 Home $123,300 Rent $600/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,843 residents, Pickens County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Pickens County at 48%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$47,014
Median Income
household
$123,300
Home Value
median
$600/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,014 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,328 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| Median Home Value | $123,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $600/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,843 |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
48.0%
Obesity
18.0%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
41.2%
Insufficient Sleep
81.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.7 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
76.18
🌀 Hurricane
69.25
🔥 Wildfire
27.89
❄️ Winter Storm
11.39
🌍 Earthquake
78.53
☀️ Drought
43.03
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