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Black, AL

Black, AL.

Population: 666 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Black, AL is $188,947 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $143,500 after a median 103 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,947

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,947
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$216,657
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$143,500
Median list price
$50,000
Median price per sqft
$89
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
83.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$768/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$966/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.5°F
Average high
79.5°F
Average low
55.5°F
Annual precipitation
60.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Geneva Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+162 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
20.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$263
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
15.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,254
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BlackState medianUS median
Median home value$188,947$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$143,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market103 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$263$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Black, AL?
$188,947.
What is the median sale price in Black, AL?
$143,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Black, AL?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Black, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $966/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Black, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Black, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Black, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Black, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Black, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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