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