Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Camp Hill, above both the Alabama town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 4 of the 187 Alabama towns we compare have a lower median household income than Camp Hill. Camp Hill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Camp Hill beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 366 in 1890, a peak of 1,628 in 1980, 1,006 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Camp Hill, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Camp Hill.
The typical Camp Hill home is worth about $114,000, down 5.5% in a year, 52% below the Alabama typical home. Camp Hill’s median rent is $600 a month, against $940 a month in Alabama’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Camp Hill | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $600 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 69% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bell Career Technical CenterLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Camp Hill for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Camp Hill grew to 126 in 2023, 59 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Opelika (15%), Auburn (12%) and Dadeville (10%).
| Camp Hill | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Camp Hill has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Camp Hill’s July high is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21 crimes were reported in Camp Hill in 2025: 12 property and 9 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Camp Hill is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
36% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Camp Hill. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Camp Hill. 41% of adults feel lonely in Camp Hill.
| Camp Hill | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 24% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 15% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 30% | 25% |
| What stands out | Camp Hill | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 20.5% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Camp Hill. Close and well known come first.
Big draw25 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
17 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
14 mi LakeLake Martin
12 mi National Military ParkHorseshoe Bend National Military Park51K visitors a year
24 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site25K visitors a year
26 mi MuseumThe George Washington Carver MuseumTuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Lake Martin: Rebecca Hagen, Public domain · Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The George Washington Carver Museum: Jessamyn, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Camp Hill; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Camp Hill residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
Where Camp Hill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Alabama, United States
Camp Hill is a town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1895. As of the 2020 census, Camp Hill had a population of 1,006. Camp Hill is the home to Southern Preparatory Academy (formerly known as "Lyman Ward Military Academy").
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Camp Hill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Sylvia Bozeman and Bill Higdon.
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