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