Pike County

AL · Pop. 11,268 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Pike County is a rural county in AL with a population of approximately 11,268.

$/Acre: $1,215

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 12.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$52,465

Poverty Rate17.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,215

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale233

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,523 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)109 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K790

Property Crime /100K765

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyStrong