Lowndes County

AL · Pop. 70,402 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lowndes County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 70,402.

$/Acre: $2,395

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$63,822

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,395

Median Home Price$374K

Acres for Sale3453

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall56.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,504 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)220 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573

Property Crime /100K740

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate