Saks

Calhoun County, Alabama

Population 116K |Median income $55,029 |1 hospital

Population

116,090

Calhoun County

Median Income

$55,029

-19% vs avg

Median Home Value

$156,600

-31% vs avg

Median Age

39.3

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

116K-1%

Median Income

$55,029+38%

Median Home Value

$156,600+56%

Poverty Rate

17.9%-18%

Unemployment

5.9%-58%

Economics

Median Rent

$826/mo

Poverty Rate

17.9% +26% vs avg

Unemployment 5.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

Work From Home 5.9%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 70.4%

African American 21.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

44.8%

Short Sleep Duration

41.6%

Obesity

38.6%

Physical Inactivity

31.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

Current Smoking

16.3%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.3%

Diabetes

14.8%

Binge Drinking

14.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.7%

Annual Checkup 79.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.7%

Stroke

4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANNISTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Saks Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 29m ago

Bushfire Alerts

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

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 35m 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 Saks, AL? ▼

Saks, AL has a population of 116,090 people, located in Calhoun County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Saks? ▼

The median household income in Saks, AL is $55,029 per year. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

What is the median home value in Saks? ▼

The median home value in Saks, AL is $156,600. Median rent is $826/month.

What are the top health concerns in Saks? ▼

The top health indicators in Saks include High Blood Pressure (44.8%), Short Sleep Duration (41.6%), Obesity (38.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Saks? ▼

Saks has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Saks? ▼

The median age in Saks, AL is 39.3 years. 20.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Saks, AL is located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 116K and a median household income of $55,029, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Saks 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 (Calhoun 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.