At a Glance
Median Income
$75,875
$25,486 per capita
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.6% smoking rate
How Fort Rucker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Rucker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Rucker a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Rucker residents earn a median household income of $75,875 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,486. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Education
44.3% of adults in Fort Rucker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Rucker has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,221
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,875
Per Capita$25,486
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,402
Ownership1.0%
Zillow$144,489
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,939/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation344 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fort Rucker was founded in 1942.
The median home in Fort Rucker was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.