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