Talladega County

AL · Pop. 69,165 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Talladega County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 69,165.

$/Acre: $2,742

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 82.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index83.2

Median Household Income$73,385

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,742

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale3562

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall56.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,389 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K675

Property Crime /100K871

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate