Alabama · Off-grid & homestead potential

Washington County

71BoltScore / 100
#17 of 67 in Alabama

Washington County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are cheap to buy into (typical home $174k) and abundant rainfall (61.8″/yr) with little drought.

How Washington County scores

Hazard Safety54
Freedom63
Food71
Isolation56
Sovereignty84
Water84
Affordability87
$174kTypical home
0.2%Property tax
$2,714Land / acre
61.8"Annual rain
6.5% of yrsSevere drought
51 miNearest metro
13.9People / sq mi
0%Federal land
65.9°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Washington County, Alabama

Is Washington County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Washington County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: cheap to buy into (typical home $174k) and abundant rainfall (61.8″/yr) with little drought.

How much does land cost in Washington County, Alabama?

Land in Washington County runs about $2,714 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Washington County?

Washington County gets about 61.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.5% of years.

How remote is Washington County?

The nearest major metro is about 51 miles away, and population density is 13.9 people per square mile.

How Washington compares in Alabama

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