Montgomery

AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

Population 227K |Median income $59,386 |4 hospitals

Population
226,718
Montgomery County
Median Income
$59,386
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$171,900
-25% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
227K-1%
Median Income
$59,386+33%
Median Home Value
$171,900+40%
Poverty Rate
19.9%-6%
Unemployment
5.7%-34%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,092/mo
Poverty Rate
19.9% +40% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.5%
Work From Home 8%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

African American 59%
White 30.5%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.3%
Obesity
46.1%
Short Sleep Duration
42.9%
Physical Inactivity
30.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Diabetes
16.4%
Current Smoking
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Binge Drinking
12.2%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.8%
Annual Checkup 83%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
1
★
1
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
4
VA CENTRAL ALABAMA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - MONTGOMERY
MONTGOMERY · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER EAST
MONTGOMERY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC
MONTGOMERY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH
MONTGOMERY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Montgomery Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Montgomery, AL? ▼
Montgomery, AL has a population of 226,718 people, located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Montgomery? ▼
The median household income in Montgomery, AL is $59,386 per year. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
What is the median home value in Montgomery? ▼
The median home value in Montgomery, AL is $171,900. Median rent is $1,092/month.
What are the top health concerns in Montgomery? ▼
The top health indicators in Montgomery include High Blood Pressure (46.3%), Obesity (46.1%), Short Sleep Duration (42.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Montgomery? ▼
The median age in Montgomery, AL is 37.1 years. 34.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Montgomery, AL is located in Montgomery County, Alabama. With a population of 227K and a median household income of $59,386, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Montgomery area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Montgomery County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.