Morgan County

AL · Pop. 133,997 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Morgan County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 133,997.

$/Acre: $7,317

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 238.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$93,909

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,317

Median Home Price$386K

Acres for Sale3422

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall52.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,000 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K551

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak