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Enterprise, AL

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Enterprise, AL

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population28,990
Foreign Born3.5%
Population Density924people per mi²
Median Age36.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

83/100

17% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Enterprise, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $39k$57k
Luxury $106k+$164k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$193k+
Affordability Ratio

120%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean98%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
24
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Enterprise Municipal Airport (KEDN)

2.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Enterprise, AL

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 9.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 24.8 mi
Marina1Nearest 7.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 93.5 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 1.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$68k+5.3%
9% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$259k
61% below US avg
College Educated
24.6%
30% below US avg
WFH
4.3%
70% below US avg
Homeownership
59.9%
8% below US avg
Median Home
$199k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+24.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+75.3%
Homicide
0.10 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Robbery
0.26 / 1k Residents15% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
6.44 / 1k Residents131% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.5%
Burglary
2.24 / 1k Residents5% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.64 / 1k Residents35% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.44 / 1k Residents10% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Enterprise, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%20002004

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8B~18°F min
Growing Season275 days352 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.1"
Elevation354 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good926 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak924/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 782 mi · coast 72 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$43.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 189 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital77 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison15 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:49:16.000Z

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