Piedmont Public RecordsAlabama

Piedmont city, located in Calhoun County, Alabama, has a population of approximately 4,420 as of the 2020 Census. The median age is about 42 years. The gender split is roughly even, with 47% male and 53% female. Racially, the population is about 81% White, 14% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, and 2% identifying as two or more races or other ethnicities.

Piedmont, Calhoun County, AL, has limited public transit options, with the majority of residents commuting by car—over 90% drive alone, according to the U.S. Census. Average commute time is about 27 minutes. Vehicle ownership is high, with about 95% of households owning at least one vehicle. Transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama State Route 21. There is no fixed-route public transit system. Major employment hubs are within Piedmont’s city limits or in nearby Anniston and Gadsden, with many residents commuting to these larger centers for work.

Piedmont, Calhoun County, AL, primarily relies on small clinics, such as RMC Piedmont, with the nearest major hospitals—Stringfellow Memorial and RMC Anniston—located 20+ miles south. About 89% of residents have health insurance, with Medicare covering 14% and Medicaid 19%. The population is around 4,400, predominantly White (84%) and African American (13%), with a median age of 46. Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and obesity; Calhoun County’s adult obesity rate is 39%. Access to specialist care often requires travel; provider-to-population ratio is below the state average.

Piedmont, located in Calhoun County, AL, has three public schools: Piedmont Elementary, Piedmont Middle, and Piedmont High School, serving approximately 1,100 students. Piedmont High boasts a graduation rate of 97% and average ACT scores around 21. Around 17% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district offers AP courses, career tech programs, and athletics. School safety measures include security cameras and resource officers. The city partners with Gadsden State Community College for adult education and workforce programs, enhancing lifelong learning opportunities for residents.

Piedmont city in Calhoun County, AL, has a homeownership rate around 63%, with median home values close to $107,000 and median rents about $675 monthly. The housing market is stable, featuring single-family homes, mobile homes, and some modest apartments. Notable neighborhoods include Terrapin Hills and downtown Piedmont. Property values have seen gradual appreciation of 2-3% annually in recent years. Property tax rates in Calhoun County are low, averaging about 0.4% of a property’s assessed value, making the area relatively affordable for homeowners compared to state and national averages.