The Town FilesChildersburg, Alabama
City in Talladega County · population 4,754 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,500
- Household income
- $52,338
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.8
Childersburg is a city of 4,754 people in Talladega County, Alabama. The median home is worth $133,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 79% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Childersburg ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Childersburg is worth $133,500, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $52,338, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $793 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Childersburg | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $793 | $834 |
| Median household income | $52,338 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Childersburg
| People | Childersburg | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Childersburg
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 56.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Childersburg since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 112 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 17, 2012.
Severe weather in Talladega County since 1996
Talladega County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Talladega County
Talladega County had 31,690 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Childersburg itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Childersburg
5 public schools with 1,188 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childersburg High School | 9-12 | 348 | 17.4 |
| Childersburg Elementary School | PK-5 | 287 | 17.9 |
| AH Watwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 284 | 16.7 |
| Childersburg Middle School | 6-8 | 269 | 20.7 |
| Childersburg Boot Camp | Other | — | — |
Towns near Childersburg
- Sylacauga, AL8.1 mi · 12,578 people · home $161,200
- Talladega, AL16.9 mi · 15,861 people · home $121,900
- Chelsea, AL17.0 mi · 14,982 people · home $360,000
- Columbiana, AL17.3 mi · 4,462 people · home $259,500
- Pell City, AL19.0 mi · 12,939 people · home $249,600
- Highland Lakes, AL19.2 mi · 5,239 people · home $599,200
- Eagle Point, AL20.8 mi · 2,903 people · home $493,800
- Leeds, AL22.0 mi · 12,324 people · home $224,600
Childersburg questions
Is Childersburg, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Childersburg scores better for retirees than 18% of Alabama towns and quieter than 38%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Childersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Childersburg is valued at $133,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,338, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $793 a month.
What is the weather like in Childersburg?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Childersburg get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Childersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)