Hale County

AL · Pop. 145,914 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hale County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 145,914.

$/Acre: $4,837

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 171.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax8.52%

Cost of Living Index87.4

Median Household Income$91,492

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,837

Median Home Price$388K

Acres for Sale2958

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,408 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)282 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K727

Property Crime /100K895

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak