DeKalb County, AL
Living in DeKalb County
Bikeability5
Walkability12
Commute59
Public Transit6
Affordability97
Public Safety72
Airports60
Hospitals30
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
71kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas10%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeKalb County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in DeKalb County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado35
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeKalb County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeKalb County, AL
Cornerstone Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Beth Haven Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Marshall Christian Academy
27 miles, SW
Floral Crest School
31 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near DeKalb County, AL
Berry College
37 miles, E
Shorter University
37 miles, E
Covenant College
43 miles, NE
Jacksonville State University
44 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeKalb County, AL
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Highlands Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Cherokee Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Marshall Medical Centers
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near DeKalb County, AL
Lovell Field
52 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
82 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
97 miles, SE