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A town of 258 people in Alabama
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Conserved land8%146 of 1,824 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Waldo

Town in Alabama, United States
258Population
2.9 sq miArea
705 ftElevation

Waldo is a town in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1972. At the 2020 census, the population was 258.

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Most working residents leave Waldo for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Talladega (13%), Pell City (8%) and Birmingham (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Talladega
13%
Pell City
8%
Birmingham
8%
Anniston
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waldo →

Health in Waldo

Compared with Alabama

17worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Citizens Baptist Medical CenterTalladega · 4.7 mi · ER
Talladega Quality Health CareTalladega · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waldo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waldo →

Natural hazards in Waldo

61
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Waldo has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

57° / 34°Winter
74° / 48°Spring
89° / 67°Summer
75° / 50°Fall
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Nearest: Talladega - Armstrong-Osborne Public LibraryTalladega · 4.6 miles · 44 hrs a week
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