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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Moderate

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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