Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Café McClellan
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Lott-Mosby Memorial Stadium
Stadium
The Office
Nightclub
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Museum
Berman Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (27) F
TCBY
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
The Smoking Moose
Bar
Crimson Tiger
Bar
Cheaha Brewing Company
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bonnie Ray's Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Parks (9) F
Centennial Memorial Park
Park
Tyler Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Zinn Park
Park
Freedom Riders National Monument
Park
West Anniston Park
Park
Shops (18) F
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Midtown Outlet
Department Store
Martin's Family Clothing
Clothing
Wakefield's
Clothing
Anniston Plaza
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Wig's Wheels
Bicycle
Couch's Jewelers
Fashion
Think Toys
Toys
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Anniston.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Anniston
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Anniston is 87/100 - which is 1% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Anniston crime rates are 6,326 per 100k, which is 195% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
5,484 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
843 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Anniston is $41,366 - which is 8% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$41,366
F
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
RMC Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Larry B. Butler, DMD
Dentist
Anniston Medical Arts
Doctor
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Hospital
RMC Physicians' Center
Doctor
RMC West
Doctor
Anniston Family Practice
Doctor
Justin Sollohub Justice Center
Police
Tyler Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Police
Golden Springs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Anniston Fire Department Station No. 3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

Anniston home prices are $117,500 - which is 9% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$117,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools D-

The Anniston graduation rate is 76% - which is 4% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
39%
F
High School Grad. Rates
76%
D
Elementary Schools (15) F
Iqra Math And Science Academy
Tenth Street Elementary School
Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
The Donoho School
Saks Elementary School
Saks Middle School
Anniston Middle School
Randolph Park Elementary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Golden Springs Elementary School
High Schools (9) D-
Iqra Math And Science Academy
Anniston High School
Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
The Donoho School
Saks High School
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
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ratings F

Anniston has an overall rating of 33% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
F
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Everything is crazy 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 19, 2023) Crime is crazy, housing is crazy,the weather is crazy, it's all crazy. I would never move to Anniston ever again, everything about this town is crazy ...Read More Read Less
I nearly died in anniston 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2022) Was driving my semi truck in anniston and I had passed the pnc bank when I heard about a dozen pops and by the time I reached Birmingham (my destination from Raleigh) I had 9 bullet holes in my trailer and a punctured tire from a bullet. Crime here is incomparable to any other pl ...Read More ace. I wouldnt doubt it if this is the worst city in the us Read Less
Anniston, Alabama and The Truth 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I will tell you the truth about living here before you even waste your time giving it a visit. I was at a gas station just the other day and heard an old man talking about how bad the crime has gotten in the city. It wasn't like this when I was growing up in the early 30's. I kno ...Read More w a good person when I see one, and everyone here has one issue.

The employment issues are really being felt here, and honestly I think that folks should pull up their britches and go to work. Somehow, someway we will meet our lofty goals of growth and help the less fortunate catch up.

If you would like to move into a lovely southern home with all the bells and whistles, you can find a number of options here in Anniston for prices that are unbeatable elsewhere. I love the design because it takes me back to the good days, way back when I was a child in the 30's. Read Less
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Anniston, Alabama and The Truth 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I will tell you the truth about living here before you even waste your time giving it a visit. I was at a gas station just the other day and heard an old man talking about how bad the crime has gotten in the city. It wasn't like this when I was growing up in the early 30's. I kno ...Read More w a good person when I see one, and everyone here has one issue.

The employment issues are really being felt here, and honestly I think that folks should pull up their britches and go to work. Somehow, someway we will meet our lofty goals of growth and help the less fortunate catch up.

If you would like to move into a lovely southern home with all the bells and whistles, you can find a number of options here in Anniston for prices that are unbeatable elsewhere. I love the design because it takes me back to the good days, way back when I was a child in the 30's. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Anniston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Memorial Park
      Tyler Park
      Jaycee Park
      Zinn Park
      Freedom Riders National Monument
      West Anniston Park

      Entertainment

      Lott-Mosby Memorial Stadium
      The Office
      Anniston Museum of Natural History
      Berman Museum

      Food & Drink

      TCBY
      Popeyes
      Daylight Donuts
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      KFC
      Jack's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Anniston? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Anniston.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Anniston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
      RMC Stringfellow Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Golden Springs Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Anniston Family Practice
      Tyler Center
      RMC Physicians' Center
      RMC West
      Anniston Medical Arts