Marion County

AL · Pop. 34,479 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Marion County is a rural county in AL with a population of approximately 34,479.

$/Acre: $1,011

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 23.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax8.62%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$70,097

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,011

Median Home Price$264K

Acres for Sale4065

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,157 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K885

Property Crime /100K820

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyStrong