Pell City, AL

Pell City, Alabama

Pell City, Alabama, in St Clair county, is 30 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 109 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Pell City contains a population of approximately 9,565.

The People and Families of Pell City

In Pell City, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pell City had a median family income of $48,207. The typical family in Pell City is better off than most in Alabama. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pell City favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Pell City Housing

Pell City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Pell City are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Pell City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Pell City do a lot of driving.

High Points

Pell City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Pell City, AL

Comparing Pell City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Pell City Almanac

Pell City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pell City Public Libraries

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Pell City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pell City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pell City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pell City Hospitals

ST CLAIR REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
2805 DR JOHN HAYNES DRIVE
(205) 814-2105
Emergency Service: Yes

Pell City High Schools (2004)

PELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
1300 COGSWELL AVE
205-338-2250
Serves 1,100 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Pell City Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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