Sumter County

AL · Pop. 152,004 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Sumter County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 152,004.

$/Acre: $4,777
Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 224 days
Broadband: 31%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 158.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Local Sales Tax1.99%
Combined Sales Tax8.99%
Cost of Living Index82.3
Median Household Income$85,434
Poverty Rate10.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,777
Median Home Price$396K
Acres for Sale270
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season224 days
Annual Rainfall51.8 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation1,782 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)309 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K565
Property Crime /100K778
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Ag EconomyWeak