The Town FilesPiedmont, Alabama
City in Calhoun County · population 4,787 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $114,800
- Household income
- $40,506
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.8
Piedmont is a city of 4,787 people in Calhoun County, Alabama. The median home is worth $114,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 76% of Alabama towns, better for families than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Piedmont 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 Piedmont is worth $114,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $40,506, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $842 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Piedmont | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $842 | $834 |
| Median household income | $40,506 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Piedmont
| People | Piedmont | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Piedmont
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piedmont since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 38 deaths and 250 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 2, 2003.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 43,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,354 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Piedmont itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Piedmont
3 public schools with 1,079 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Elementary School | PK-5 | 523 | 18.0 |
| Piedmont High School | 9-12 | 320 | 16.8 |
| Piedmont Middle School | 6-8 | 236 | 15.7 |
Towns near Piedmont
- Jacksonville, AL11.4 mi · 14,385 people · home $185,500
- Hokes Bluff, AL14.8 mi · 4,446 people · home $196,400
- Centre, AL15.9 mi · 3,587 people · home $158,400
- Weaver, AL16.1 mi · 3,339 people · home $162,300
- Glencoe, AL18.3 mi · 5,372 people · home $206,100
- Alexandria, AL18.7 mi · 4,032 people · home $197,700
- Choccolocco, AL18.7 mi · 2,838 people · home $262,900
- Heflin, AL19.5 mi · 3,431 people · home $171,700
Piedmont questions
Is Piedmont, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Piedmont scores better for retirees than 33% of Alabama towns and quieter than 47%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Piedmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Piedmont is valued at $114,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,506, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $842 a month.
What is the weather like in Piedmont?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Piedmont get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piedmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)