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Retirement community in Eufaula, Alabama

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Eufaula, Alabama Retirement Guide

established retirement community
74

Retirement Score

Eufaula, Alabama at a Glance

Median Home Price
$134,100
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.
Avg January Low
42.4°F
Cost of Living Index
88 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
74 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Eufaula, Alabama, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$39,511High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Eufaula's cost of living is 12% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$134,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$641High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
57.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Eufaula using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$291

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$326

Median home price used: $134,100

Median rent reference: $641 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
92.3 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
92.3 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
44.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Eufaula scores 92.3 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Alabama has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
91.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
42.4°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
43.3"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
308 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 308 sunny days a year and an average January low of 42.4°F, Eufaula offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
88.5 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
20.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,746High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
37.0High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
20.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
5.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
46.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
44.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Eufaula

Is Eufaula, Alabama a good place to retire?

Eufaula, Alabama is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Eufaula, Alabama for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 88, roughly 12% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $134,100.

Does Alabama tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Alabama residents: State income tax; Social Security and defined-benefit pensions fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Eufaula, Alabama?

Eufaula, Alabama has January average low around 42°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Eufaula, Alabama?

Eufaula scores 92/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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