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Fort Payne
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Fort Payne, located in northeastern Alabama, is a small city renowned for its rich musical history, natural scenery, and welcoming Southern charm. Set at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is considered the gateway to the scenic DeSoto State Park and Lookout Mountain.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
14,877
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.44°, -85.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,165
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
68
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
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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