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Pell City, AL

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Population
14,320
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
586 ft
Median Home Value
$249,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,638
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Pell City in context.

OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityTrussville, Alabama19 miles away · 27,273 residents.

About Pell City

Pell City is one of St. Clair County's two county seats, sitting east of Birmingham near Logan Martin Lake. It began as a railroad and land-company town in 1890 and later grew around Avondale Mills, whose legacy remains in the Avondale Mill Historic District. Jefferson State Community College also has a presence here. The town's strongest draw is probably its combination of lake access, county-seat function, and a small-city role within the Birmingham orbit.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.2ratingLow Property TaxA+97.8rating

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