Jefferson County

AL · Pop. 108,958 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 108,958.

$/Acre: $5,995

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 210 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 153.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax8.03%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$58,247

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,995

Median Home Price$346K

Acres for Sale413

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season210 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,079 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K410

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak