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Kennedy, Alabama

town · Lamar County

At a glance

436
Population
$139,800
Median home value (all homes)
54% below U.S. median
$135,434
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$725/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$41,136
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
19.3 min
Average commute
83%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost36% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates89.9%
College graduates14.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region C3 of Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance markets the region's advantages to new and existing businesses and supports three counties in creating and promoting an environment for investment and job creation. It serves business owners, investors, site selectors, and others seeking information about Northwest Alabama.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes