Talladega

AL

Talladega County, Alabama

Population 81K |Median income $57,776 |2 hospitals

Population
81,021
Talladega County
Median Income
$57,776
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$149,200
-34% vs avg
Median Age
42
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
81K-1%
Median Income
$57,776+63%
Median Home Value
$149,200+61%
Poverty Rate
17.8%-22%
Unemployment
6.8%-55%

Economics

Median Rent
$785/mo
Poverty Rate
17.8% +25% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
Work From Home 4%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 62.3%
African American 29.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
48.2%
Obesity
45.6%
Short Sleep Duration
43.5%
Physical Inactivity
32.6%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Diabetes
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
13.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.7%
Dental Visit 52.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.3%
Stroke
4.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
SYLACAUGA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Talladega 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 · 28m 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 Talladega, AL? ▼
Talladega, AL has a population of 81,021 people, located in Talladega County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Talladega? ▼
The median household income in Talladega, AL is $57,776 per year. The poverty rate is 17.8%.
What is the median home value in Talladega? ▼
The median home value in Talladega, AL is $149,200. Median rent is $785/month.
What are the top health concerns in Talladega? ▼
The top health indicators in Talladega include High Blood Pressure (48.2%), Obesity (45.6%), Short Sleep Duration (43.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Talladega? ▼
Talladega has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Talladega? ▼
The median age in Talladega, AL is 42 years. 16.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Talladega, AL is located in Talladega County, Alabama. With a population of 81K and a median household income of $57,776, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Talladega 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 (Talladega 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.