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Ider, AL

Ider, AL.

Population: 2,052 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ider, AL is $208,638 — up 5.8% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$208,638

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$208,638
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$208,638
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$327,500
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$699/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$704/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
Ider School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mathis Brothers Landfill (South Marble Top Road) (16.2 mi)
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
282
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,081
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,604

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (20 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Leon's Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+235 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$470
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,656
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

How it compares

IderState medianUS median
Median home value$208,638$204,805$288,527
Median annual property tax$470$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 Ider, AL?
$208,638.
What is typical rent in Ider, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ider, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Ider, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ider, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ider, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ider, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ider, AL?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ider, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ider, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ider, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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