Enterprise, AL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 24,193
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Climate

Temperatures are generally mild year-round, and Alabama has a higher than average chance of tornadoes.

Geography

Enterprise is in southeastern Alabama in Coffee County.

Recreation

Several public lakes in the area offer bass, catfish, and crappie fishing.

Economy

Enterprise is closely tied to the Army Aviation Center at nearby Fort Rucker, which is the largest local employer.

Fun Fact

Enterprise is the home of the "World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade"--one resident who claims Irish descent makes up the entire parade.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
24,193
Population under 55:
74.6%
Population over 55:
25.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
91°F July High, 31°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$41,562
Median home price:
N/A
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.9%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
8
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
0
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
2

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
10/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
19/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
42

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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