Winston County

AL · Pop. 99,974 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Winston County is a suburban county in AL with a population of approximately 99,974.

$/Acre: $3,086

Property Tax: 0.56%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 90.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax8.68%

Cost of Living Index88.2

Median Household Income$53,018

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,086

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale2034

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,885 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K352

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate