Talladega County , Alabama
Population: 81,170 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,249 Home $137,900 Rent $772/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 81,170 residents, Talladega 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 Talladega County in the top 15% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.
$56,249
Median Income
household
$137,900
Home Value
median
$772/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,249 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,774 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| Median Home Value | $137,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $772/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 81,170 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.6%
Obesity
17.2%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
48.2%
High Blood Pressure
32.6%
No Physical Activity
23.7%
Depression
44.7%
Insufficient Sleep
79.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 84.7 · 85th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
93.77
🌀 Hurricane
74.43
🔥 Wildfire
79.13
❄️ Winter Storm
19.45
🌍 Earthquake
78.47
☀️ Drought
56.36
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