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Fyffe

A town of 1,190 people in Alabama
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About Fyffe

Town in Alabama, United States
967Population
4.4 sq miArea
1,289 ftElevation

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.

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ZIP code35971
Area code256
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Housing in Fyffe

$179K▲ 3.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fyffe home is worth about $179,000, up 3.1% in a year, 26% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Fyffe

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Not graded

Fyffe has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2
Property8
Reported in 202510
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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.

Fort Payne
24%
Rainsville
9%
Huntsville
5%
Albertville
5%
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Health in Fyffe

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 47% of towns with similar incomes.

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14worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFort Payne · 8.5 mi · ER
Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - FyffeFyffe · 1.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fyffe · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fyffe →

Natural hazards in Fyffe

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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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.

52° / 33°Winter
71° / 48°Spring
86° / 66°Summer
72° / 49°Fall
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B−

School Grade B-

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.

DistrictDeKalb CountySchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Rainsville Public LibraryRainsville · 4.9 miles · 49 hrs a week
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