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Cusseta, AL

Cusseta, AL.

Population: 2,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cusseta, AL is $276,035 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 65 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,035

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,035
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$276,130
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$325,000
Median list price
$329,990
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-6.1%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,931

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Sommerset Strip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$747
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,196
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,716

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CussetaState medianUS median
Median home value$276,035$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$747$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cusseta, AL?
$276,035.
What is the median sale price in Cusseta, AL?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cusseta, AL?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Cusseta, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cusseta, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Cusseta, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cusseta, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cusseta, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cusseta, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Cusseta, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cusseta, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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