Shelby County

AL · Pop. 161,402 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Shelby County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 161,402.

$/Acre: $3,569

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 97.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$57,791

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,569

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale4820

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,994 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K543

Property Crime /100K637

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate