WaldoAL
A town of 239.
239 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waldo. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Waldo
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.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Waldo is
Waldo beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Waldo | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.8% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 27.4% | 19.2% |
8% of Waldo is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Talladega National Forest | — | 146 |
100% of working residents leave Waldo for work
Where Waldo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waldo
Town in Alabama, United States
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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- Population
- 258
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 705 ft