Clarke County

AL · Pop. 194,138 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clarke County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 194,138.

$/Acre: $4,839

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 166.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax8.01%

Cost of Living Index84.4

Median Household Income$54,485

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,839

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale582

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall58.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,760 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)170 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K592

Property Crime /100K635

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak