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Rogersville, AL

Rogersville, AL.

Population: 9,173 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rogersville, AL is $264,809 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $314,950 after a median 89 days on market. 2 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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$264,809

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$264,809
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+73.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$264,809
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
$314,950
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+12.9%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
Schools include
Lauderdale County High School, Lauderdale 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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
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
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
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,550
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,677

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Elk Haven Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$717
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
43.4%

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

RogersvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$264,809$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$314,950$247,500$325,000
Median days on market89 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$717$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 Rogersville, AL?
$264,809.
What is the median sale price in Rogersville, AL?
$314,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Rogersville, AL?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Rogersville, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,085/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rogersville, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, earthquake.
Is Rogersville, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rogersville, AL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rogersville, 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 Rogersville, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rogersville, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rogersville, AL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rogersville, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rogersville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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