Escambia County

AL · Pop. 56,164 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Escambia County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 56,164.

$/Acre: $1,314

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$45,914

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,314

Median Home Price$197K

Acres for Sale3477

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,635 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate