Marshall County

AL · Pop. 138,275 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Marshall County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 138,275.

$/Acre: $3,108

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 80.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.97%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$78,530

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,108

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale3489

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,623 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)189 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K467

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate