Living in Chilton County, Alabama

Chilton County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 43,943, part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $726/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $211K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Chilton County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.