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Montgomery County

AL · Pop. 227,197 · Mixed County

63/100Homestead Score

Montgomery County, Alabama covers 785 square miles with a population of 227,197 and a density of 289.4 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, wheat. A median home price of $160,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.37% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F and average winter lows of 36.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Baptist Medical Center South is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.1% 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.

Property Tax: 0.37%
Growing Season: 234 days
Broadband: 92.1%
Density: 289.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 234-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.37% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $160,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Baptist Medical Center South, with an emergency room, is just 9.7 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.
  • A poverty rate of 19.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 289.4 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Montgomery County, AL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
63/100
Median home price
$160k
Property tax
0.37%
Growing season
234 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
52.8"
Broadband
92.1%
Nearest hospital
Baptist Medical Center South, 9.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.37%
Median Household Income$58,153
Poverty Rate19.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$160K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season234 days
Annual Rainfall52.8 inches
Avg Summer High90.7°F
Avg Winter Low36.9°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBaptist Medical Center South (9.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities9

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Montgomery County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F, and average winter lows of 36.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $160,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.37%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Baptist Medical Center South is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 9 hospitals 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.