Geneva County

AL · Pop. 149,825 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Geneva County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 149,825.

$/Acre: $2,713

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93.9/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 Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$93,513

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,713

Median Home Price$386K

Acres for Sale4636

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall55.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,906 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K594

Property Crime /100K542

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate