Chambers County

AL · Pop. 48,453 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Chambers County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 48,453.

$/Acre: $2,837

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 83.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax7.87%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$91,993

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,837

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale3542

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,648 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K563

Property Crime /100K761

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate