Butler County

AL · Pop. 9,199 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Butler County is a rural county in AL with a population of approximately 9,199.

$/Acre: $897

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax7.81%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$92,959

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$897

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale3411

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall57.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,423 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)224 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K810

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyStrong