City safety & data profile

AnnistonAL

Anniston, AL is a 22K-resident city in Calhoun County with a median household income of $46,668.

Calhoun County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Anniston, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Anniston has a population larger than 50% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $158,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 50%
By size
$46,668
Median income
$158,800
Median home
20.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Anniston

Anniston posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Anniston area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Anniston

Where Anniston income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,668 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Anniston, AL beyond the headline numbers

Anniston sits inside Calhoun County, Alabama, at roughly 33.66°N, -85.83°W. Population 22,347, $46,668 median household income. Median home value $158,800, median rent $799. Poverty rate 20.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Anniston's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 51.4%, then short sleep duration at 46.3%. 1 hospital in/around Anniston, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Anniston from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,347
Anniston
Median Income
$46,668
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$158,800
-30% vs avg
Median Age
42.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Calhoun County) - Anniston's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
116K-1%
Median Income
$55,029+38%
Median Home Value
$156,600+56%
Poverty Rate
17.9%-18%
Unemployment
5.9%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Anniston, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$799/mo
Poverty Rate
20.6% +45% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 42.9%
African American 50.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
51.4%
Short Sleep Duration
46.3%
Obesity
42.9%
Physical Inactivity
37.1%
Diabetes
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Current Smoking
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.3%
Binge Drinking
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.1%
Annual Checkup 82.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
5.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Anniston, AL? ▼
Anniston, AL has a population of 22,347 people, located in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Anniston? ▼
The median household income in Anniston, AL is $46,668 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.6%.
What is the median home value in Anniston? ▼
The median home value in Anniston, AL is $158,800. Median rent is $799/month.
What are the top health concerns in Anniston? ▼
The top health indicators in Anniston include High Blood Pressure (51.4%), Short Sleep Duration (46.3%), Obesity (42.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Anniston? ▼
Anniston has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Anniston? ▼
The median age in Anniston, AL is 42.8 years. 20.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Anniston, AL is located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 22K and a $46,668 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Anniston area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Anniston's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Anniston area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Calhoun County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.