Wilcox County

AL · Pop. 192,217 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Wilcox County is a mixed county in AL with a population of approximately 192,217.

$/Acre: $7,010
Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 226 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 362/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Local Sales Tax1.59%
Combined Sales Tax8.59%
Cost of Living Index87
Median Household Income$75,510
Poverty Rate13.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,010
Median Home Price$508K
Acres for Sale1565
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season226 days
Annual Rainfall58.7 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,592 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)120 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K630
Property Crime /100K616
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak