Coffee County
AL · Pop. 54,231 · Suburban County
Coffee County sits in Alabama across 679 square miles, home to 54,231 people at 79.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, peanuts. The median home price is $180,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.34%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F and average winter lows of 40.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 58 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Medical Center Enterprise is 9.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 267-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.34% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $180,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Medical Center Enterprise, with an emergency room, is just 9.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Coffee County, AL is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 81/100
- Median home price
- $180k
- Property tax
- 0.34%
- Growing season
- 267 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 58"
- Broadband
- 98.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Medical Center Enterprise, 9.8 mi
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Homesteading in Coffee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Coffee County?
- Coffee County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F, and average winter lows of 40.1°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $180,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.34%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Medical Center Enterprise is 9.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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