Choctaw County

AL · Pop. 114,417 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Choctaw County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 114,417.

$/Acre: $2,490

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 66.7/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 Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax7.34%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$81,882

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,490

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale3040

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,729 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K510

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate