DeKalb County , Alabama
Population: 71,946 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,149 Home $135,500 Rent $683/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 71,946 residents, DeKalb County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks DeKalb County in the top 20% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.
$51,149
Median Income
household
$135,500
Home Value
median
$683/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,149 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,274 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| Median Home Value | $135,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 71,946 |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.6%
Obesity
13.3%
Diabetes
19.6%
Smoking
44.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.8%
No Physical Activity
26.3%
Depression
41.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 80.4 · 80th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
88.26
🌀 Hurricane
69.67
🔥 Wildfire
73.76
❄️ Winter Storm
77.63
🌍 Earthquake
85.56
☀️ Drought
87.28
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