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Mobile County

AL · Pop. 413,162 · Mixed County

57/100Homestead Score

Mobile County sits in Alabama across 1,229 square miles, home to 413,162 people at 336.2 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, peanuts. The median home price is $177,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.48%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 271-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 41.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 66.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Providence Hospital is 0.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.48%
Growing Season: 271 days
Broadband: 95.4%
Density: 336.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 271-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $177,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Providence Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • At 336.2 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Mobile County, AL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
57/100
Median home price
$177k
Property tax
0.48%
Growing season
271 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
66.2"
Broadband
95.4%
Nearest hospital
Providence Hospital, 0.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.48%
Median Household Income$58,119
Poverty Rate16.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$177K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season271 days
Annual Rainfall66.2 inches
Avg Summer High90.3°F
Avg Winter Low41.8°F
Top CropsCotton, Hay, Peanuts

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalProvidence Hospital (0.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities7

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Mobile County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Mobile County?
Mobile County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 271-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 41.8°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, peanuts.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $177,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Providence Hospital is 0.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 7 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.