The city of Anniston is situated in a tree lined valley of the Appalachian foothills, Anniston is the commercial and industrial center of Calhoun County.
Anniston has plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, including biking on the Chief Ladiga Trail and golfing on two municipal golf courses. Anniston is also rich in cultural arts as it is the home of the Anniston Museum of Natural History, the Berman Museum of World History, the summer home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Music at McClellan. Whether your interest is in work or play, the City of Anniston has something for you.
Once you visit you will not want to leave! Life here can be as fast pace as you like or it can take you back to slow lazy afternoon of basking in the warm Southern sunshine. Year round golf, tennis, hiking , fishing, hunting, or any activity you enjoy in the great outdoors. Plenty to offer people of all ages. Anniston Municipal, Cane Creek, Indian Oaks, Pine Hill, Silver Lakes, Stoney Brook, Golf center, and Cider Ridge are some of the Golf Courses waiting for you!
If you haven't enjoyed the azaleas on Quintard, an evening on Noble Street, a summer night to the sounds of frogs croaking and the Symphony at McClellan, you will find it here. If you are looking for a place to play, to walk through a Rain Forest or an African Savannah at our Museum, or to be 6 inches from an Egyptian mummy or ride your bike along our Ladiga Trail, welcome to Anniston as you will find it all here. If you are here for just a day or for a lifetime, you are welcome to call it home.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $81,200
Demographics
According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 23,741 people. Anniston covers 45 square miles with an elevation of 740 feet above sea leave.
Climate
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Anniston is 53.57 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.03 Inches.
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