2019 Best Places to Live in DeKalb CountyAbout this List

Fort Payne

• Town in Alabama
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: Fort Payne is an excellent place to raise a family. Good schools. Plenty of work opportunities. It is a central hub to larger cities(Chattanooga, Gadsden, Atlanta, Birmingham). Fort Payne is also an outdoors enthusiast's playground with Desoto State Park and Little River Canyon at your backdoor. I've lived in Fort Payne all of my life and plan to raise my family here. Educational opportunities are also available. Northeast Alabama Community College, Snead State, and Gadsden State are all community colleges within a short driving distance of Fort Payne to further your career. Overall, I would strongly recommend Fort Payne to anybody looking for a safe, centralized, good ol' hometown to raise a family. Roll Tide.
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• B

• B+

• 14,017 Population

Henagar

• Town in Alabama
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Henagar since 2011.I like my town and those who live here.I had been living in Rainsville, Alabama for awhile until the tragic tornados ripped through the area as well as the surrounding areas.April 27,2011 will be a date in history that I will never forget.It destroyed my home,my vehicle and all that I and my little boy had,and that's how I ended up in Henagar,Alabama.This is a quiet little town,full of familar faces that I see often,always with smiles to make your day a little less stressful.The only thing that I would change about this town is I would love to see a bigger library,so more people would wanna use it more,for the resource it offers.
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• B

• B-

• 1,987 Population

Sylvania

• Town in Alabama
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I love Sylvania. Small town, small life. There isn't many job opportunities in this town. I have to community to work about 15-20 minutes to Fort Payne, AL.
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• B

• B-

• 2,231 Population

Collinsville

• Town in Alabama
• 2 reviews

Visitor: I love this school!!!The teachers are the best!collinsville is a great school for everyone !!!collinsville has tought me so many things over the past years and hoping to learn many more here at Collinsville!!!
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• B

• B-

• 2,126 Population

Mentone

• Town in Alabama
• 1 review

Current Resident: Mentone is a historic township in NE Alabama. Population less than 500 people. The scenery and mountain views are breathtaking. Fall is an especially beautiful time in Mentone which includes Colorfest Weekend each October.
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• B

• B-

• 356 Population

Shiloh

• Town in Alabama

• B-

• B-

• 327 Population

Pine Ridge

• Town in Alabama

• B-

• B-

• 229 Population

Fyffe

• Town in Alabama

• B-

• B-

• 1,478 Population

Powell

• Town in Alabama

• B-

• B-

• 1,165 Population

Geraldine

• Town in Alabama
• 4 reviews

Nearby Resident: I live in a smaller town next to Geraldine named Groveoak. Way out in the country, laid back, no hurry. Too far out in the country sometimes, have to travel 50 mile round trip to go grocery shopping, Doctor, Pharmacy.
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• B-

• B-

• 906 Population

Crossville

• Town in Alabama
• 1 review

Current Resident: I enjoy living in Crossville, Alabama. It's a small, family friendly town. I would like to see some industrial growth. I ,also, would like to see more restaurants open in the evenings. We have 3 restaurants in Crossville: The Diner, Dallas' Place, and Limon's. Limon's is the only restaurant that stays open past 2 p.m. Other than that, I enjoy living in Crossville, Alabama.
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• B-

• B-

• 2,088 Population

Rainsville

• Town in Alabama
• 1 review

Current Resident: Rainsville Alabama is a great place to live. It's a small town with humble people. Several fast food options are readily available as well as sit down restaurants. Its only a short drive to larger cities which is another advantage.
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• B-

• B-

• 5,012 Population

Ider

• Town in Alabama
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Great town to live In. Small quiet town. Not a lot of people. Simple place. Great police department and stores to shop.
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• C+

• B-

• 807 Population

Lakeview

• Town in Alabama
• 1 review

Current Resident: It's very nice with things for the whole family! The Million Dollar Lakes are great with boating, fishing, a pier, a beach, and a playground.
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• C+

• B-

• 170 Population

Hammondville

• Town in Alabama

• C+

• B-

• 549 Population

Valley Head

• Town in Alabama
• 1 review

Nearby Resident: The one thing I love about my small town is that everyone helps out. Whether there has been a death in ones family or whether we are having banquets everyone who lives in this town try’s to contribute something to help. If you had to pick a town to live in I would suggest this one. As for the kids, we are always into something. We hangout and do bonfires and go hiking and just enjoy each other’s company. It’s also a very safe place to live.
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• C

• B-

• 651 Population