Jackson County

AL · Pop. 136,456 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 136,456.

$/Acre: $5,466

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 131.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax8.67%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$37,838

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,466

Median Home Price$360K

Acres for Sale2176

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall54.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,256 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K506

Property Crime /100K450

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak