Chilton County

AL · Pop. 189,992 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Chilton County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 189,992.

$/Acre: $4,697
Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 212 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 117.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Local Sales Tax1.4%
Combined Sales Tax8.4%
Cost of Living Index89.6
Median Household Income$89,328
Poverty Rate16.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,697
Median Home Price$375K
Acres for Sale4728
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season212 days
Annual Rainfall53.1 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,092 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)261 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K665
Property Crime /100K505
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak