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Killen, AL

Killen, AL.

Population: 13,960 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Killen, AL is $274,337 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,500 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,337

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$274,337
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$274,633
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$337,500
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,085/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,426/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
Schools include
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center, Brooks High School, Brooks Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray-Ohio Dump (23.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.7°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,917

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Wilson Creek Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+189 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$773
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,540
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
316

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KillenState medianUS median
Typical home value$274,337$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$337,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market49 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$773$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Killen, AL?
$274,337.
What is the median sale price in Killen, AL?
$337,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Killen, AL?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Killen, AL?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Killen, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, earthquake.
Is Killen, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Killen, AL. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Killen, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Killen, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Killen, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Killen, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Killen, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Killen, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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