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