Franklin County

AL · Pop. 98,043 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 98,043.

$/Acre: $3,364

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 119.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$90,088

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,364

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale4526

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall57.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,543 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)193 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K577

Property Crime /100K521

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak