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Fyffe’s story
Fyffe in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
FyffeAL
A town of 1,190. Healthier than 94% of U.S. towns.
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Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,190
−5% since 2010
Typical home
$179K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
46.6
years
Jobs based here
437
Balanced
What makes Fyffe stand out
The 2 things Fyffe does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Fyffe’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Local news
All →- Carter WilbornSports Illustrated · Sep 19
- Fyffe vs Brindlee Mnt. - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Brindlee Mountain High School vs. Fyffe High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fyffe. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Fyffe beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better18 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Fyffe | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.2% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22.1% | 15.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.2% | 15.4% |
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
8.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
21st
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Fyffe home is worth about $179K
The typical Fyffe home is worth about $179,000, up 3.1% in a year, 26% below the Alabama typical home.
$179KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fyffe$179K
Alabama$242K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Fyffe has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–52°
Spring48–71°
Summer66–86°
Fall49–72°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fyffe
Most working residents leave Fyffe for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Payne (24%), Rainsville (9%) and Huntsville (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fyffe4%
Fort Payne24%
Rainsville9%
Huntsville5%
Albertville5%
14 mi
median commute distance
437
jobs based in Fyffe
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Fyffe
10 crimes were reported in Fyffe in 2025: 8 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Fyffe is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Fyffe’s public schools outperform 52% of Alabama districts
The public schools Fyffe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyffe High School | PK–12 | 954 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Fyffe
Town in Alabama, United States
Fyffe is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1956. At the 2020 census, the population was 967. Fyffe is located atop Sand Mountain.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 967
- Area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,289 ft
- ZIP code
- 35971
- Area code
- 256
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