What are the schools like in Talladega, AL?

Talladega is served primarily by Talladega County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.

What is the median household income in Talladega?

The median household income in Talladega, AL is $37,945 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Talladega, AL?

Talladega has an average high temperature of 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Talladega, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Talladega, AL affordable or expensive?

Talladega's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Talladega is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,900 and the median rent is $687 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Talladega, AL?

Talladega has a violent crime rate of 541.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3440.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Talladega, AL a Good Place to Live?

Talladega is a small city of 15,071 in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,945 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Talladega 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 Talladega is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Talladega 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: 87.4

Talladega's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Talladega costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Talladega, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$687	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,945	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Talladega's violent crime rate is 541.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

541.5 /100k

Property Crime

3440.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Talladega is served primarily by Talladega County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Talladega, 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	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Talladega sees average highs of 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Talladega, AL
Average High — January	54.2°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Talladega, AL	National Avg
Population	15,071	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	54.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waldo, AL 5 mi Lincoln, AL 10 mi Munford, AL 11 mi Pell City, AL 13 mi Riverside, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Talladega

Talladega, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35160

Talladega vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talladega, AL affordable or expensive?

Talladega's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Talladega roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,900 and median rent is $687/month.

What is the crime rate in Talladega, AL?

Talladega's violent crime rate is 541.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3440.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Talladega?

Public schools in Talladega 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. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Talladega, AL a good place to live?

Talladega, AL has a population of 15,071, a median household income of $37,945, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Talladega?

Talladega averages 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Talladega?

Talladega, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35160.

What is the population of Talladega?

The population of Talladega, Alabama is 15,071 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Talladega?

Key numbers for living in Talladega: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $99,900, median household income $37,945, crime index 151 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Talladega side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.