Washington County

AL · Pop. 54,480 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 54,480.

$/Acre: $2,875

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 82.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax8.47%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$69,722

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,875

Median Home Price$392K

Acres for Sale3890

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall54 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,632 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K602

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate