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Enterprise.
About
Life in Enterprise
If you're considering Enterprise, understand that this is fundamentally a military-adjacent community—Fort Rucker's presence shapes the job market, population flow, and local culture in ways both obvious and subtle. That said, there's an actual city here beyond the base, with Enterprise State Community College anchoring educational opportunities and a real downtown centered around that famous Boll Weevil Monument. Housing is reasonably priced compared to national averages, with median home values around $202,900 and rents averaging $1,098, making it accessible for families and first-time buyers.
Enterprise at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+8.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Enterprise: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Enterprise, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (26.3%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Enterprise
In Enterprise, rent runs 9% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$843
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $206,339 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Enterprise
Unemployment in Enterprise is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Enterprise Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.1 min avg
How Enterprise residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Enterprise, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)
Regional airport · few flights52k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 129% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Enterprise runs 129% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
752.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,854.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Enterprise Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coffee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coffee County, which includes Enterprise, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $311,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $696,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $108,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Coffee County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Holmes County, FL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Enterprise) is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
146
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Holmes County, FL (32 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Enterprise has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 5.47" |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 4.72" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 5.00" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 4.46" |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 3.05" |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 5.56" |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 7.01" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 5.63" |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 4.81" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 4.38" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 4.84" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Enterprise
Enterprise has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Medical Center Enterprise
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Enterprise
Enterprise's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Enterprise
Enterprise State Community College
Public · 2-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $5,520 · 26% graduate · median earnings $42,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, 77 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Enterprise
Enterprise has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (77 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
83 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Enterprise
Enterprise Public Library
101 East Grubbs Street, Enterprise
Cities Near Enterprise
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Enterprise?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Enterprise FAQ
Is Enterprise, Alabama affordable?⌄
Enterprise's median rent is $1,098/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,125/year. Median home value is $202,900.
Is Enterprise, Alabama safe?⌄
Enterprise's violent crime rate was 753 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1854 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Enterprise, Alabama?⌄
Enterprise has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Enterprise, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Enterprise is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,098/month and median household income is $73,125/year. The median home value is $202,900. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Enterprise, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Enterprise is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from