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Autauga County

AL · Pop. 59,285 · Suburban County

78/100Homestead Score

Autauga County sits in Alabama across 594 square miles, home to 59,285 people at 99.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, cotton, haylage. A median home price of $198,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.28% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F and average winter lows of 34°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Prattville Baptist Hospital is 12.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.28%
Growing Season: 225 days
Broadband: 96.4%
Density: 99.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 225-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.28% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $198,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.4% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.28%
Median Household Income$69,841
Poverty Rate10.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$198K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season225 days
Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
Avg Summer High89.1°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Top CropsHay, Cotton, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado8/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalPrattville Baptist Hospital (12.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Autauga County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Autauga County?
Autauga County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F, and average winter lows of 34°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $198,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.28%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Prattville Baptist Hospital is 12.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.