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Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

State: Alabama
County: DeKalb County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Fort Payne

Zip Codes: 35967 35968
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Fort Payne Cost of Living

$170,100

Median Home Price

-98.8% lower than avg

$44,330

Median Income

-55.7% lower than avg

6.9 / 6.5

Comfort Index

summer/winter

74.8 / 100
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Fort Payne Crime

46.7 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

19.3 / 100
Violent Crime
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Minimum annual income

To live comfortably in Fort Payne, Alabama

$32,760

for a family

$23,200

for a single person

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Jim · Fort Payne, AL

Fort Payne, AL

Over 10 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL

quality of life

Over 11 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from More

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