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Higdon, AL

Higdon, AL.

Population: 1,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Higdon, AL is $202,800 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $291,800 after a median 102 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,800

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,800
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,800
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
$291,800
Median list price
$319,450
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+64.4%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
3

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

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
North Sand Mountain School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mathis Brothers Landfill (South Marble Top Road) (14 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)

Annual precipitation
58.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (15 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Leon's Landing Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (27 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
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+235 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
11.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$388
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,268
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

HigdonState medianUS median
Median home value$202,800$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$291,800$247,500$325,000
Median days on market102 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$388$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 Higdon, AL?
$202,800.
What is the median sale price in Higdon, AL?
$291,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Higdon, AL?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Higdon, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Higdon, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Higdon, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Higdon, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Higdon, AL?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Higdon, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Higdon, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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