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