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865 residents make their home in this town in Alabama.

Population

865

Census survey, 2020–24

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 one has 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.

Small town

865 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Sylacauga · 2 mi Oak Grove · 3 mi Bon Air · 6 mi Childersburg · 9 mi Talladega Springs · 11 mi Harpersville · 14 mi

SylacaugaMignon

Getting set up

Moving to Mignon: who provides what

Mignon is unincorporated, so Talladega County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerSylacauga Utilities BoardEIAHIFLD · EIA

WaterSylacauga Utilities BoardNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesTalladega CountyTalladega County provides services here

SchoolsTalladega County School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereTalladega County Circuit ClerkTalladega County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019

ZIP code3515035150 100%Census 2020

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.

Work & commute

Mignon stands out in Alabama and nationally: the average trip to work there is shorter

The top destinations are Sylacauga (21%), Birmingham (6%) and Hoover (3%). The median commute is under 29 miles.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Mignon0%

Sylacauga21%

Birmingham6%

Hoover3%

Childersburg3%

29 mi

median commute distance

jobs based in Mignon

A commuter town

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here65 jobs based here · A commuter town Where people work0% work in Mignon Commute times17 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 29 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Schools

The schools Mignon’s kids attend

The largest public high school is BB Comer Memorial High School, with 395 students. The Talladega County school district runs its public schools. Its two schools are below.

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

Full pageMignon’s schools pageOpen the page

The districtsTalladega County Vs. the neighbors1 bordering town Every school2 schools · BB Comer Memorial Elementary School Questions“Are Mignon’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts

Climate

In Mignon, expect mild winters and hot summers

Summer afternoons peak near 91° in July, and January nights bottom out around 33°; snowfall runs to about 2 inches a winter. Mignon brings mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.

2″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter35–58°

Spring49–75°

Summer68–90°

Fall51–76°

Oct 31

typical first frost

Apr 2

typical last frost

+0.5°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 91°, January lows 33°Rain & snow2″ of snow a winter · 56 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingBoth heating and cooling Then and now+0.5° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Mignon smoke cigarettes than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town

In Mignon, nearly half of adults have obesity, and 21% have diabetes. Only 3 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Mignon. 38% of adults get no exercise outside work here.

	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%

32 measures vs. Alabama

0 better14 too close to call18 worse

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%

Coosa Valley Medical Center

1.5 mi away · emergency room

3 of 3

care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

Full pageMignon’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore smokers Hospitals & doctors nearby1.5 miles to an ER · Coosa Valley Medical Center How adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor health Every CDC estimateBetter than AL on 0 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Top of a moderate hazard risk in Mignon: inland flooding

Of the losses FEMA expects in Mignon, 51% come from inland flooding and 19% from tornadoes. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 55% of U.S. communities.

55risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves

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What it facesModerate risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters23 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Housing