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Talladega, AL


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Talladega, Alabama

Introduction to Talladega, Alabama

Talladega, Alabama, in Talladega county, is 40 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 101 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the county seat of Talladega County. About 15,143 people reside in Talladega.

Talladega History

A Spanish explorer named Hernando De Soto came to Tampa, Florida, in the year 1539 in quest of gold. He was informed about present-day Alabam from the native Indians. The city was then called Coosa and was situated between Tallassahatchee Creek and Talladega Creek, just north of Childersburg. Approximately 20 years later, a member of the De Soto party visited the area and brought diseases which the Native Americans could not treat. As a result, the population decreased drastically. In 1834, Talladega became the county seat of Talladega County, which was founded on December 18, 1832.

Talladega and nearby Attractions

  • Talladega Battleground
  • Talladega Country Club
  • Talladega Shopping Center
  • Star of Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Talladega Recreational Complex
  • Spring Lake

Things To Do In Talladega

While staying in the city of Talladega you can visit the Talladega Battleground, Talladega Country Club, and the Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall. The local parks are McMillan Park, Pines Park, and Talladega Recreational Complex. Churches in Talladega include Trinity United Methodist Church, Saint Peters Episcopal Church, Cherry Street Church of God, and Central Baptist Church. The Coxs Pond and Spring Lake are also worth visiting.

Talladega Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Talladega Muni Airport.

Talladega Higher Education

Institutes offering higher education to Talladega residents include Jacksonville State University, Southern Union State Community College, Gadsden State Community College, and Samford University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTalladega Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyTalladega Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyTalladega Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Talladega Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Talladega, AL

Comparing Talladega 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
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12

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