Talladega, AL GIS Map
Talladega is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, with a population of about 15,219. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Talladega County
- Population
- 15,219
- Elevation
- 555 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4359, -86.1058
- ZIP codes (2)
- 35160, 35161
- Land area
- 26.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Talladega, AL
Talladega is a city in and the county seat of Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1835. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,861. Talladega is approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of one of the state's largest cities, Birmingham.
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Cities Near Talladega
- Pell City, AL15 mi
- Oxford, AL20 mi
- Sylacauga, AL20 mi
- Anniston, AL22 mi
- Trussville, AL31 mi
- Alexander City, AL35 mi
- Mountain Brook, AL37 mi
- Vestavia Hills, AL39 mi
Other Cities in Talladega County
GIS Data for Talladega, AL
The Talladega map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Talladega without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Talladega Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
14,760
Households
5,360
Median household income
$44,198
Median age
40.9 years
Median home value
$121,900
Median gross rent
$776/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
Below poverty level
25.6%
Land area
26.1 sq mi
Population density
567 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Talladega
Talladega Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
15,676
April 2020 (estimates base)
15,846
July 2024 estimate
14,693
Change 2010-2020
+1.1%
Change 2020-2024
-7.3%
Federal Buildings & Leases in Talladega
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Talladega.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSA Building, Talladega, Al | 736 North St E, 35160 | Leased | 7,317 | Jun 2037 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Talladega
General soil map unit at the city center: Fullerton-Dewey-Decatur-Allen
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
Soil Components
- Decatur13%
Ultisols · Rhodic Paleudults
- Decatur10%
Ultisols · Rhodic Paleudults
- Decatur10%
Ultisols · Rhodic Paleudults
- Dewey7%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Dewey7%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Fullerton6%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Talladega
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Talladega, Al weather station, elevation 448 ft, 2.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 54 | 58 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 91 | 90 | 86 | 76 | 65 | 57 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 34 | 40 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 5.27 | 6.02 | 5.79 | 4.77 | 4.65 | 4.67 | 4.69 | 3.90 | 3.49 | 3.41 | 4.69 | 5.20 |
| Snow in | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Talladega
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Talladega County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 84.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Talladega FAQ
What county is Talladega in?
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Talladega, Alabama is located in Talladega County.
What is the population of Talladega?
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Talladega has a population of about 15,219, making it the number 41 of the 57 Alabama cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Talladega?
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The elevation of Talladega is approximately 555 feet (169 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Talladega?
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ZIP codes for Talladega include 35160, 35161.
What time zone is Talladega in?
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Talladega is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Talladega from Montgomery?
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Talladega is about 74 miles from Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, in a straight line.
How far is Talladega from Huntsville?
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Talladega is about 94 miles from Huntsville, the largest city in Alabama listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Talladega?
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Cities near Talladega include Pell City, AL (15 miles); Oxford, AL (20 miles); Sylacauga, AL (20 miles); Anniston, AL (22 miles); Trussville, AL (31 miles).
Local notes for Talladega, AL
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.