Greene County

AL · Pop. 31,594 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Greene County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 31,594.

$/Acre: $957

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 27.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax8.56%

Cost of Living Index84.1

Median Household Income$59,895

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$957

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale3163

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,757 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)250 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K613

Property Crime /100K845

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate