Colbert County

AL · Pop. 146,001 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Colbert County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 146,001.

$/Acre: $2,892

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 97.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$50,063

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,892

Median Home Price$253K

Acres for Sale3229

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,950 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522

Property Crime /100K474

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate