Blount County

AL · Pop. 140,133 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Blount County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 140,133.

$/Acre: $4,272

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax8.25%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$50,324

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,272

Median Home Price$432K

Acres for Sale267

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall59.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,885 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)283 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K391

Property Crime /100K489

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak