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Lanett, AL

Lanett, AL.

Population: 11,919 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lanett, AL is $123,716 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,500 after a median 85 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,716

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$123,716
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.2%
5-year appreciation
+4.2%
10-year appreciation
+54.6%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$127,540
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
$227,500
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+21.0%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
11

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Chambers County, Lanett City
Schools include
Huguley Elementary School, Lanett Junior High School, W O Lance Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
54.2 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,819
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,864

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Lanett Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, EAMC - LANIER, WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$505
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,011
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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

How it compares

LanettState medianUS median
Median home value$123,716$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$227,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market85 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$505$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 Lanett, AL?
$123,716.
What is the median sale price in Lanett, AL?
$227,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lanett, AL?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Lanett, 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 Lanett, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Lanett, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lanett, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lanett, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lanett, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lanett, AL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lanett, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lanett, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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