The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, DeKalb county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 39.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 0.09%. The overall influence score for DeKalb is 5.
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DeKalb County, Alabama is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of the state. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, DeKalb County has an estimated population of 71,032 people, with a median age of 40.2 years old and a median household income of $38,488. Roughly 78% of the population is White and 20% is African American.
The poverty rate in DeKalb County is 18%, higher than both the state and national averages. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is lower than the state and national averages. The median home value in DeKalb County is $126,200, though housing costs can be unaffordable for many residents.
Overall living conditions in DeKalb County are generally poorer than both state and national averages due to lower median incomes and higher poverty rates.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.