What are the schools like in Fort Rucker, AL?

School district data for Fort Rucker is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fort Rucker?

The median household income in Fort Rucker, AL is $72,681 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.1%.

What is the weather like in Fort Rucker, AL?

Fort Rucker has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches.

Fort Rucker, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Rucker, AL?

Fort Rucker has a violent crime rate of 203.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1228.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Rucker, AL a Good Place to Live?

Fort Rucker is a small town of 5,422 in Alabama, with a median household income of $72,681 and a 16.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Fort Rucker stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Rucker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Rucker city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fort Rucker metro area.

Metric	Fort Rucker, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,681	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fort Rucker's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.4 /100k

Property Crime

1228.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fort Rucker, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Rucker sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fort Rucker, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fort Rucker, AL	National Avg
Population	5,422	—
Median Age	24.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	37.3%	22.2%
65 and over	0.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Daleville, AL 4 mi Level Plains, AL 4 mi Clayhatchee, AL 7 mi Newton, AL 8 mi Enterprise, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Rucker

Fort Rucker, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36362

Fort Rucker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Rucker, AL affordable or expensive?

Fort Rucker has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,347/month against a median household income of $72,681.

What is the crime rate in Fort Rucker, AL?

Fort Rucker's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1228.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Rucker?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fort Rucker, AL a good place to live?

Fort Rucker, AL has a population of 5,422, a median household income of $72,681, and an unemployment rate of 16.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Rucker?

Fort Rucker averages 61.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Rucker?

Fort Rucker, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36362.

What is the population of Fort Rucker?

The population of Fort Rucker, Alabama is 5,422 with a median age of 24.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Rucker?

Key numbers for living in Fort Rucker: median home N/A, median household income $72,681, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Rucker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.