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DeKalb County

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

DeKalb County, Alabama, is a scenic region set in the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, offering a true taste of rural Southern life. Known for its natural attractions like Lookout Mountain and DeSoto State Park, the area mixes historic small towns with outdoor adventures and regional cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
43,265
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.46°, -85.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,012
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-15.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1319 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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