Fort Payne has a population of approximately 14,730 and experiences a population change rate of 13.85%. The population density is 262.2 / sq mi .
Fort Payne has a population of approximately 14,730 and experiences a population change rate of 13.85%. The population density is 262.2 / sq mi .
The median household income for Fort Payne is $44,330, with 5,536 households and an average household size of 2.58.
The median value of a home in Fort Payne is $170,100 with an appreciation rate of 17.90%. 55.45% of housing in the state is owned while 29.84% is rented.
The cost of living in Fort Payne is 82.6 %.
The unemployment rate in Fort Payne is 1.70%, and recent job growth is at -1.65%. Future job growth is projected at 28.45%.
The sales tax rate in Fort Payne is 9.00%, while the income tax rate is 5.00% .
School expenditures in Fort Payne are $10,053, and the school ratio is 17.4:1.
The average high temperature in July is 88.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 28.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 54.6 inches per year, with 3.3 inches of snow per year.