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Lanett, AL

City in Chambers County, Alabama.

Population

6,814

Land area

6.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,092

ZIP codes

0

Lanett and its ZIP codes

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Lanett at a glance

  • Lanett is about 11 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • It is the 98th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • Households here earn a median of $42,357 a year, 34% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,600 (54% below Alabama) and median rent is $940 a month.

Local data for Lanett, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lanett, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,357

Poverty rate

19.1%

Median home value

$95,600

Median rent

$940/mo

Homeownership

59.8%

Bachelor's or higher

10.7%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

18.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (328), German Americans (234), Guatemalan Americans (217).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Lanett.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,414

9,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,944

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$283M

FY 2026, $8,142 per person

Chambers County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lanett, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.4%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home2.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lanett, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

316

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

24

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

52.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lanett, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.8%

U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts

Diabetes

19.5%

U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

Cities near Lanett

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HuguleyCensus-designated place2.8 mi8.3
West Point, GACity3.2 mi12.9
ValleyCity5.7 mi12.9
FredoniaCensus-designated place7.8 mi12
CussetaTown7.9 mi2.6
La FayetteCity10 mi8.9
Five PointsTown12 mi1
Standing RockCensus-designated place14 mi3.2
LaGrange, GACity15 mi42.3
PentonCensus-designated place16 mi9.1
Antioch, GACensus-designated place17 mi2.6
OpelikaCity18 mi61.5
Glenn, GACensus-designated place19 mi1.9
Rock MillsCensus-designated place19 mi6.3
RoanokeCity20 mi18.7
Piney Grove, GACensus-designated place21 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lanett, AL in?
Lanett is in Chambers County, Alabama.
What is the population of Lanett, AL?
About 6,814 people live in Lanett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lanett?
Nearby places include Huguley (2.8 mi), West Point, GA (3.2 mi), Valley (5.7 mi), Fredonia (7.8 mi), Cusseta (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023