Fort Payne, AL
Living in Fort Payne
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute84
Public Transit6
Affordability97
Public Safety65
Airports64
Hospitals35
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+253 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate28%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
LP gas4%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Payne
United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29
Property Crime in Fort Payne
United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Payne
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Payne, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Payne, AL
Cornerstone Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
Beth Haven Christian Academy
25 miles, SW
Floral Crest School
30 miles, N
Mountain View Christian Academy
31 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Payne, AL
Berry College
31 miles, E
Shorter University
31 miles, SE
Covenant College
39 miles, NE
Jacksonville State University
44 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Payne, AL
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Cherokee Medical Center
20 miles, S
Highlands Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Mountain View Hospital
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Payne, AL
Lovell Field
49 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
87 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
92 miles, SE