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Fort Rucker, AL

Fort Rucker, AL.

Population: 4,705 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (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)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (19.7 mi)
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
79.0°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
63.7 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
RT-9 Landing Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
14.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,921
Average weekly wage
$1,219
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Rucker, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Rucker, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Rucker, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Rucker, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Fort Rucker, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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