Monroe County

AL · Pop. 118,767 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 118,767.

$/Acre: $4,393

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 116.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$39,609

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,393

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale4972

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,759 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K535

Property Crime /100K541

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak