Covington County

AL · Pop. 115,373 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Covington County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 115,373.

$/Acre: $4,633

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 113.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax8.27%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$58,782

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,633

Median Home Price$279K

Acres for Sale4898

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,933 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K683

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak