Lamar County

AL · Pop. 143,579 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lamar County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 143,579.

$/Acre: $10,237

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 375.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax8.26%

Cost of Living Index85.2

Median Household Income$55,311

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,237

Median Home Price$673K

Acres for Sale2528

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall58.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,392 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)242 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K719

Property Crime /100K988

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak