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Fort Deposit, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Butler County County
Fort Deposit, AL
At a Glance
How Fort Deposit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Deposit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Deposit a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Deposit residents earn a median household income of $20,156 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,285. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 526 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Deposit is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,373. Median rent is $450/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Fort Deposit reports 610 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,273/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Fort Deposit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Deposit has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.