Fort Payne, Alabama

Population 14,068

Fort Payne is located in Dekalb County, AL. The population is 14,068, making Fort Payne the largest city in Dekalb County.

There are 6 public schools in Fort Payne with an average Homefacts rating of C+. , and there are 51 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Payne is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Payne property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Payne include Pine Ridge, Hammondville and Valley Head.

Fort Payne Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 30.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.6%

Crime Rate

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Registered Offenders

62.64% Higher than national avg.
  • 51 offenders in Fort Payne
  • 36.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

68 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 60

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Alabama unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Fort Payne, AL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Fort Payne's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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14 Former Drug Labs view all

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16 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Payne, AL issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Payne, AL issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $540
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $710
  • 3 Bedrooms: $890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $960

Zip Codes

35961 35967 35968 35973 35984 35989

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Environmental Hazards

68 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Fort Payne, AL has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Fort Payne, AL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Fort Payne, AL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.1°
  • February 41.85°
  • March 50.4°
  • April 59.75°
  • May 66.85°
  • June 74.76°
  • July 79.77°
  • August 77.17°
  • September 68.9°
  • October 57.23°
  • November 48.9°
  • December 41.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Payne, AL

Earthquakes
Fort Payne, AL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Payne, AL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Payne, AL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Payne, AL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Payne, AL: $38,445

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Payne is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.57%
White Collar - 47.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Robert Bentley
  • Sen. Jeff Sessions
  • Sen. Richard C. Shelby

City Representatives

  • Robert Aderholt

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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21 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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