Living in Chambers County, Alabama
Chambers County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 34,123. The main communities are Valley, Lanett, LaFayette.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,902/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $123K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Chambers County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Chambers County, Alabama
Home price trend in Chambers County
Top Cities and towns in Chambers County
Five Points
Population: 141
Home price:$163,891
Valley
Population: 9,524
Home price:$139,574
Lanett
Population: 6,468
Home price:$107,016
Cusseta
Population: 123
Home price:$187,905
LaFayette
Population: 3,003
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Chambers County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Chambers County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateTerrain & Weather in Chambers County
Average Summer temperature
92°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
54.89 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Chambers County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
54.1%
Total Employer Establishments
100,955
Poverty (%)
16.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.6%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Chambers County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inChambers County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Chambers County
Robbery
0.64/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.6/ per 1000
Burglary
8.77/ per 1000
Arson
0.26/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.97/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Chambers County
