MignonAL
A town of 865.
Is Mignon a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Mignon, where Alabama’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Mignon. Mignon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
865 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mignon: who provides what
Mignon is unincorporated, so Talladega County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mignon.
Mignon stands out in Alabama and nationally: the average trip to work there is shorter
At 17 minutes, Mignon’s average trip to work is against 25 minutes in Alabama’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Mignon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sylacauga (21%), Birmingham (6%) and Hoover (3%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Mignon’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Talladega County school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is BB Comer Memorial High School, with 395 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Comer Memorial Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 521 | B− |
| BB Comer Memorial High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 395 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Mild winters and hot summers in Mignon
Mignon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Mignon is 91°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Alabama and the rest of the country, more of Mignon’s adults have obesity
49% of adults have obesity in Mignon. Only 7 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Mignon. 21% of adults have diabetes in Mignon.
| Mignon | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 24% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 43% | 35% |
| What stands out | Mignon | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 29.6% | 19.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.8% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Mignon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Mignon | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $715 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Mignon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mignon; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Mignon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
100% of working residents leave Mignon for work
Where Mignon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mignon
CDP in Alabama, United States
Mignon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,186.
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- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 522 ft
- Area code
- 256
Questions about Mignon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mignon, AL a good place to live?
Mignon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.