Living in Pickens County, Alabama

Pickens County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 20,864. The main communities are Aliceville, Gordo, Reform.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,479/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $129K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Pickens County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.