Clay County

AL · Pop. 84,129 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 84,129.

$/Acre: $2,069

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 53.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.33%

Combined Sales Tax8.33%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$44,766

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,069

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale858

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,560 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K619

Property Crime /100K513

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate