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Pell City, AL


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Pell City, Alabama

Introduction to 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..

Pell City History

Pell City was originally set up by railroad investors in 1890. George H. Pell, from the Pell City Iron and Land Company, was one of the financial backers of the project, and the city was named after him. On May 6, 1891, the city was incorporated but it almost failed due to the panic of 1893. It was set up again by Sumter Cogswell in 1902. He built the Pell City Manufacturing Company which later became Avondale Mills. In 1956, Pell City merged with the towns of Eden and Oak Ridge.

Pell City and nearby Attractions

  • Showboat Camp
  • Cogswell Avenue Industrial Park
  • Knoxs Landing
  • Church of God in Christ
  • Harmon Lake
  • Easonville Creek

Things To Do In Pell City

There are a number of notable locations in the city including the Showboat Camp, Knoxs Landing, and the Pell City Civic Center. The Pell City Public Library offers a host of information about the local history and culture. The churches around the town are also worth visiting. The Pell City Plaza Shopping Center offers a range of shopping facilities. The city’s creeks and lakes offer opportunities to indulge in water sports.

Pell City Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Talladega Muni Airport.

Pell City Higher Education

Residents of Pell City can enroll at Samford University and Jefferson State Community College. Other universities and colleges nearby include Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime22

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