Tallapoosa County

AL · Pop. 29,573 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tallapoosa County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 29,573.

$/Acre: $3,092

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 76/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index83.6

Median Household Income$89,042

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,092

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale2183

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,776 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)170 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K571

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate