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Eufaula.
About
Life in Eufaula
Eufaula is a community of 12,664 people in Alabama. The median household income is $47,392, median rent runs about $698 per month, and median home values are around $139,900. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Eufaula at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
84.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Eufaula: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eufaula, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.5%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
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 31% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Eufaula
In Eufaula, rent runs 31% below the AL average, and home values are 33% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$630
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $169,706 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above AL average
Unemployment in Eufaula
Unemployment in Barbour County, which includes Eufaula, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Eufaula: Barbour County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Barbour County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Eufaula Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.1 min avg
How Eufaula residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eufaula, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)
Regional airport · few flights52k passengers boarded in 2025
- 128 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 39% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eufaula runs 39% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
457.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,601.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eufaula Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
48.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Barbour County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Barbour County, which includes Eufaula, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Tornado | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Drought | None reported |
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
Barbour County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Russell County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Eufaula) is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Russell County, AL (26 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eufaula has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
113
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 37°F | 4.83" |
| Feb | 66°F | 40°F | 4.66" |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 5.10" |
| Apr | 80°F | 52°F | 4.78" |
| May | 87°F | 61°F | 3.15" |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 5.06" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 4.80" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.66" |
| Oct | 81°F | 55°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 4.45" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 5.20" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eufaula
Eufaula has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Medical Center Barbour
Critical Access 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.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eufaula
Eufaula's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eufaula
Eufaula has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
81 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eufaula
Eufaula Carnegie Library
217 North Eufaula Avenue, Eufaula
Cities Near Eufaula
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eufaula FAQ
Is Eufaula, Alabama affordable?⌄
Eufaula's median rent is $698/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,392/year. Median home value is $139,900.
Is Eufaula, Alabama safe?⌄
Eufaula's violent crime rate was 458 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1601 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eufaula, Alabama?⌄
Barbour County, which includes Eufaula, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eufaula, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Eufaula is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $698/month and median household income is $47,392/year. The median home value is $139,900. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eufaula, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Eufaula is 23 minutes, which is about 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