Russell County

AL · Pop. 195,828 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Russell County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 195,828.

$/Acre: $4,022

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 118/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$86,282

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,022

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale4616

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,571 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K682

Property Crime /100K829

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak