Macon County

AL · Pop. 102,506 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Macon County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 102,506.

$/Acre: $2,632

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax7.14%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$74,097

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,632

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale2987

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall57.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,134 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K402

Property Crime /100K295

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate