Etowah County

AL · Pop. 35,004 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Etowah County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 35,004.

$/Acre: $2,772

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 68.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index82.2

Median Household Income$36,607

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,772

Median Home Price$212K

Acres for Sale2963

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall57.2 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,697 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K728

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate