Fayette County

AL · Pop. 111,182 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Fayette County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 111,182.

$/Acre: $2,087

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$55,669

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,087

Median Home Price$236K

Acres for Sale1314

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall57.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,468 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517

Property Crime /100K658

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate