Moving to Fyffe, Alabama

Fyffe, Alabama is a small city located in DeKalb County with a current population of 1,936. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by mountains, valleys, and forests. The climate in Fyffe is generally mild with hot summers and cold winters.

Fyffe has a rich history that dates back to the mid-1800s when it was founded by settlers from North Carolina. It was officially incorporated in 1891 and has since grown into a vibrant small town community. Politically, Fyffe is part of Alabama’s 7th congressional district and is represented by Congressman Gary Palmer.

The economy of Fyffe is largely based on agriculture and forestry; however, there are also several small businesses located within the city limits. The local schools include Fyffe Elementary School, Fyffe Middle School, and Fyffe High School; all three schools are part of the DeKalb County Board of Education system.

When it comes to landmarks, there are several notable sites throughout the city including the historic Bear Creek Valley Church which was built in 1868; this church still stands today as one of the oldest structures in Fyffe. The historic downtown area features many unique shops and restaurants that attract visitors from all over Alabama. Other notable landmarks include Fort Payne Depot Museum which showcases artifacts from the Civil War era; Dogtown Cave which offers guided tours through its limestone caverns; as well as Dismals Canyon Nature Preserve which features beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails.

Population: 971. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,020 (+5.0% change)
Males: 446 (45.9%), Females: 525 (54.1%)

DeKalb County

Zip code: 35971

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.5 years
Median household income: $30,298
Median house value: $56,200

Population by Race

Races in Fyffe:

• White Non-Hispanic (93.6%)
• American Indian (2.8%)
• Two or more races (2.4%)
• Hispanic (1.9%)
• Other race (1.1%)
• Black (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (34.3%), English (9.7%), Irish (6.4%), German (2.5%).

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 4.4 square miles

Population by Education

Fyffe, Alabama is a small rural town located in the northeastern part of the state. It has a population of around 2,500 people and covers an area of 3.2 square miles. The majority of the population is white, with about 90% of the population being Caucasian. African Americans make up about 8% of the population, and other races make up 2%. The median age in Fyffe is 40 years old and the median household income is $35,000 per year. The town has a low unemployment rate at just 4%, and most residents are employed in local industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality. The town also has a strong agricultural presence with many farms located throughout its borders. Although Fyffe is small in size and population it has much to offer its residents including beautiful scenery and outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, camping and more. Education opportunities are also available within Fyffe; they have two elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade as well as one middle school for grades six through eight. There are also two local universities that offer bachelor’s degrees to students looking to further their education or pursue a career in higher education.

For population 25 years and over in Fyffe

• High school or higher: 65.5%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.5%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
• Unemployed: 2.6%
• Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fyffe town

• Never married: 14.1%
• Now married: 64.0%
• Separated: 1.8%
• Widowed: 9.0%
• Divorced: 11.1%

2.3% Foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -125 (-11.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Fyffe:

• BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER DEKALB (about 10 miles; FORT PAYNE, AL)
• JACKSON CO HOSP & NURSING HOME (about 22 miles; SCOTTSBORO, AL)
• MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH (about 25 miles; BOAZ, AL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fyffe:

• RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 53 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)
• ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 60 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
• HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 61 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: HSV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Fyffe:

• ISBELL FIELD (about 14 miles; FORT PAYNE, AL; Abbreviation: 4A9)
• SCOTTSBORO MUNI-WORD FIELD (about 18 miles; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Abbreviation: 4A6)
• GUNTERSVILLE MUNI – JOE STARNES FIELD (about 26 miles; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: 8A1)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fyffe:

• GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
• JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
• ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; NORMAL, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 55 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,795)
• THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA (about 59 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,914)
• CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 63 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 4,821)
• MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; Tullahoma, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,256)

Public primary/middle school in Fyffe:

• FYFFE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 893; Location: 153 CHURCH ST; Grades: KG – 12)