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