The Town FilesCalhoun County, Alabama
116,090 people. The median home is worth $156,600 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $55,029.
Towns in Calhoun County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 22,069 | $170,900 | $74,268 | 38.3 |
| Anniston | 21,564 | $158,800 | $46,668 | 42.8 |
| Jacksonville | 14,385 | $185,500 | $51,814 | 25.6 |
| Saks | 9,956 | $116,400 | $49,753 | 40.5 |
| Piedmont | 4,787 | $114,800 | $40,506 | 42.8 |
| Alexandria | 4,032 | $197,700 | $85,089 | 41.2 |
| Weaver | 3,339 | $162,300 | $49,435 | 34.7 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,128 | $83,900 | $55,323 | 34.0 |
| Choccolocco | 2,838 | $262,900 | $78,858 | 48.7 |
People and housing
| Calhoun County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $826 | $834 |
| Median household income | $55,029 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
43,778 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,354 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 499 storm events in Calhoun County from 1996 to 2026, with 17 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Calhoun County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).