City safety & data profile

Pell CityAL

Pell City, AL is a 14K-resident city in St. Clair County with a median household income of $68,638.

St. Clair County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pell City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pell City has a population larger than 21% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $249,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 79%
By size
$68,638
Median income
$249,600
Median home
20.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Pell City

Pell City posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pell City area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pell City

Where Pell City income ranks nationally

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

$68,638 Bottom 35% higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pell City, AL beyond the headline numbers

Pell City sits inside St. Clair County, Alabama, at roughly 33.59°N, -86.29°W. Population 13,646, $68,638 median household income. Median home value $249,600, median rent $1,099. Poverty rate 20.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pell City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.6%, then obesity at 39.7%. 1 hospital in/around Pell City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
13,646
Pell City
Median Income
$68,638
Near average
Median Home Value
$249,600
+10% vs avg
Median Age
42
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Clair County) - Pell City'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
94K+11%
Median Income
$77,463+53%
Median Home Value
$226,300+68%
Poverty Rate
11.4%-25%
Unemployment
4.5%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pell City, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
Poverty Rate
20.8% +46% vs avg
Unemployment 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 76%
African American 18.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.6%
Obesity
39.7%
Short Sleep Duration
35.3%
Physical Inactivity
28.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Diabetes
14%
Current Asthma
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.5%
Annual Checkup 80.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR
PELL CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pell City, AL? ▼
Pell City, AL has a population of 13,646 people, located in St. Clair County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Pell City? ▼
The median household income in Pell City, AL is $68,638 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
What is the median home value in Pell City? ▼
The median home value in Pell City, AL is $249,600. Median rent is $1,099/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pell City? ▼
The top health indicators in Pell City include High Blood Pressure (43.6%), Obesity (39.7%), Short Sleep Duration (35.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pell City? ▼
Pell City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pell City? ▼
The median age in Pell City, AL is 42 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pell City, AL is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. With a population of 14K and a $68,638 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pell City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Pell City'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 Pell City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (St. Clair County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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