Montgomery County

AL · Pop. 62,695 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 62,695.

$/Acre: $1,644

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 43.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$47,993

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,644

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale964

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall55.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,263 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K633

Property Crime /100K473

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate