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Fort Mitchell, AL

Fort Mitchell, AL.

Population: 8,716 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort Mitchell, AL is $317,998 — up 2.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $2,025/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,998

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,998
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+69.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$318,160
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
43
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,025/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Mount Olive Intermediate School, Mt Olive Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.4%
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
66.5°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-75 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
66.2%
Median annual property tax
$925
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,281
Average weekly wage
$890
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

Fort MitchellState medianUS median
Median home value$317,998$202,644$289,727
Typical rent$2,025/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$925$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 Fort Mitchell, AL?
$317,998.
What is typical rent in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Typical rent: $2,025/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Mitchell, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Mitchell, AL?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Mitchell, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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