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