Fort Payne, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,886 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,623 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
3
Fort Payne Urban Area
3
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
3
Fort Payne Urban Area
3
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 40
Feb 5 0 43
Mar 5 1 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AL State Senate District 8, AL State House District 24, AL
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Schools

Williams Avenue Elementary School
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Fort Payne High School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Northeast Alabama Community College
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Berry College
31 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Shorter University
31 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Dekalb Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Highlands Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
48 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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