Pell City, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
13,353 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,043 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$824 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
4
Birmingham Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
3
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 41
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Williams Intermediate School
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Walter M Kennedy School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Duran South
2 miles, NW · 2.8star
Coosa Valley Elementary School
2 miles, SW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Talladega College
12 miles, S · 1star
Jefferson State Community College
26 miles, NW · 1.4star
Strayer University-Alabama
28 miles, W · 2.3star
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Hospitals

St Vincent's St Clair
4 miles, N · 3.2star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
13 miles, SE · 3.2star
St Vincent's East
23 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
105 miles, SE · 1star
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