Anniston, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Anniston is a community in Calhoun County, Alabama, home to about 21,271 people spread across 45.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,485 a year, and a typical home is worth about $158,800. About 26.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Anniston ranks number 32 of 592 in population, number 363 in median household income, number 239 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Anniston typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Saks, AL | 3.6 mi. | 10,681 |
| 2. | West End-Cobb Town, AL | 4.1 mi. | 3,453 |
| 3. | Hobson City, AL | 4.3 mi. | 1,142 |
| 4. | Weaver, AL | 5.9 mi. | 3,324 |
| 5. | Choccolocco, AL | 6.0 mi. | 2,620 |
| 6. | Oxford, AL | 6.3 mi. | 22,063 |
| 7. | Alexandria, AL | 7.0 mi. | 3,475 |
| 8. | White Plains, AL | 9.2 mi. | 919 |
What is the population of Anniston, Alabama?
Anniston has a population of about 21,271 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Anniston, Alabama in?
Anniston is located in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Anniston, Alabama?
The median home value in Anniston is about $158,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Anniston, Alabama?
The median personal income in Anniston is about $27,485 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Anniston, Alabama?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded in Calhoun County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Anniston, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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