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Providence, Alabama

town · Walker County (primary) , Butler County, Cullman County, Jefferson County, Marengo County, Randolph County, Talladega County

At a glance

112
Population
$165,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$164,975
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$50,000
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
75.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost5% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates87.5%
College graduates7.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Butler County Commission for Eco Dev
The Butler County Commission for Economic Development (BCCED) works to assist existing industry in maintaining their presence in our community, to attract new industry to the county, and to assist local schools and industry in workforce development to assure a continued flow of trained and motivated workers for the industries in the County.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
county Talladega County Eco Dev Authority
Talladega County Economic Development Authority is the local economic development organization for Talladega County, Alabama, focused on promoting property/site availability, workforce development, and transportation connectivity to support business growth.
county Walker County Economic Development
Walker County Development Authority is an Alabama economic development organization focused on community and site development for Walker County. It provides contact information and resources related to incentives, buildings, sites, and demographics.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes