Bibb County

AL · Pop. 174,854 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bibb County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 174,854.

$/Acre: $7,551
Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 223 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 262.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Local Sales Tax0.05%
Combined Sales Tax7.05%
Cost of Living Index91
Median Household Income$37,700
Poverty Rate20.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,551
Median Home Price$388K
Acres for Sale1894
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season223 days
Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,157 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)240 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455
Property Crime /100K465
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital60 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyWeak