Childersburg is a small town of 4,743 in Alabama, with a median household income of $45,483
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Childersburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Childersburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Childersburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Childersburg's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Childersburg costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Childersburg, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,483
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Childersburg's violent crime rate is 760.7 per 100,000 residents
— 100% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
760.7 /100k
Property Crime
2608.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Childersburg is served primarily by Talladega County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Childersburg, AL
National Avg
School District
Talladega County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Childersburg sees average highs of 58.4°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 56.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Childersburg's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Childersburg roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,100 and median rent is $790/month.
Childersburg's violent crime rate is 760.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2608.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Childersburg are operated by Talladega County.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Childersburg, AL has a population of 4,743, a median household income of $45,483, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Childersburg averages 58.4°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.0 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Childersburg, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35044.
The population of Childersburg, Alabama is 4,743 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Childersburg: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $121,100, median household income $45,483, crime index 170 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Childersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
