Houston County

AL · Pop. 173,023 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Houston County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 173,023.

$/Acre: $5,306
Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 226 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 147.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Local Sales Tax1.87%
Combined Sales Tax8.87%
Cost of Living Index91.8
Median Household Income$62,344
Poverty Rate23.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,306
Median Home Price$305K
Acres for Sale1295
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season226 days
Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,512 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)278 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517
Property Crime /100K318
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak