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Living in
Saks.
Saks is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, AL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Saks
Saks is a community of 10,727 people in Alabama. The median household income is $49,753, median rent runs about $898 per month, and median home values are around $116,400. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Saks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Saks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Saks, the largest foreign-born group is from India (25.9%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
39.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Saks
In Saks, rent runs 11% below the AL average, and home values are 45% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$565
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $141,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Saks
Unemployment in Calhoun County, which includes Saks, is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Saks: Calhoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Calhoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Saks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.6 min avg
How Saks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Saks, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 53 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, which covers Saks, runs 50% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
495.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
411.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Calhoun County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Calhoun County, which includes Saks, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Drought | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 7 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Calhoun County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Etowah County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 27 miles from Saks) is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Etowah County, AL (27 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Saks has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 34°F | 4.84" |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 5.08" |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 5.37" |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 4.43" |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 4.35" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.51" |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 3.11" |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.25" |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 4.53" |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 4.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Saks
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Saks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Anniston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Saks
Saks's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Saks (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,036 students · in-state tuition $13,224 · 58% graduate · median earnings $51,004 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Freedom Riders National Monument, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Saks
Saks has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Freedom Riders National Monument (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
50 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
51 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
74 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayCities Near Saks
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Saks FAQ
Is Saks, Alabama affordable?⌄
Saks's median rent is $898/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,753/year. Median home value is $116,400.
Is Saks, Alabama safe?⌄
Saks is policed by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 496 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 412 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Saks, Alabama?⌄
Calhoun County, which includes Saks, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Saks, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Saks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $898/month and median household income is $49,753/year. The median home value is $116,400. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Saks, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Saks is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from