Tuscaloosa County

AL · Pop. 68,577 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Tuscaloosa County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 68,577.

$/Acre: $4,886

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 149.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$43,034

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,886

Median Home Price$462K

Acres for Sale1521

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,298 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K270

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak