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