Fort Payne

AL

DeKalb County, Alabama

Population 72K |Median income $51,204

Population
72,269
DeKalb County
Median Income
$51,204
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$152,700
-33% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
72K+2%
Median Income
$51,204+35%
Median Home Value
$152,700+63%
Poverty Rate
22.4%+13%
Unemployment
4.1%-64%

Economics

Median Rent
$693/mo
Poverty Rate
22.4% +58% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.1%
Work From Home 4.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 79.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.5%
Short Sleep Duration
40.3%
Obesity
38.6%
Physical Inactivity
33.8%
Current Smoking
19.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.5%
Diabetes
15.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.6%
Annual Checkup 78.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.9%
Stroke
4.6%

Alerts & News — Fort Payne Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Fort Payne, AL? ▼
Fort Payne, AL has a population of 72,269 people, located in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Fort Payne? ▼
The median household income in Fort Payne, AL is $51,204 per year. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
What is the median home value in Fort Payne? ▼
The median home value in Fort Payne, AL is $152,700. Median rent is $693/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fort Payne? ▼
The top health indicators in Fort Payne include High Blood Pressure (44.5%), Short Sleep Duration (40.3%), Obesity (38.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Fort Payne? ▼
The median age in Fort Payne, AL is 39.5 years. 14.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fort Payne, AL is located in DeKalb County, Alabama. With a population of 72K and a median household income of $51,204, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Fort Payne area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (DeKalb County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.