Lawrence County

AL · Pop. 51,131 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 51,131.

$/Acre: $1,254

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 32.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax8.67%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$38,298

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,254

Median Home Price$266K

Acres for Sale855

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall59.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,422 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)354 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K690

Property Crime /100K937

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate