Dale County

AL · Pop. 92,261 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dale County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 92,261.

$/Acre: $4,502

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 152.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index85.8

Median Household Income$70,571

Poverty Rate22.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,502

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale1174

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,194 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K596

Property Crime /100K737

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak