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