Walker County

AL · Pop. 133,377 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Walker County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 133,377.

$/Acre: $10,117

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 206 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 271.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax8.47%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$39,359

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,117

Median Home Price$588K

Acres for Sale733

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season206 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,870 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K489

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak