Marengo County

AL · Pop. 111,170 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Marengo County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 111,170.

$/Acre: $3,850

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 124.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.19%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$70,272

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,850

Median Home Price$340K

Acres for Sale346

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall55.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,901 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K700

Property Crime /100K717

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak