Madison County

AL · Pop. 79,353 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 79,353.

$/Acre: $4,118

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 104.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax8.73%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$89,470

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,118

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale788

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall57.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,390 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)141 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K601

Property Crime /100K782

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak