Alabama · Off-grid & homestead potential

Chilton County

68BoltScore / 100
#32 of 67 in Alabama

Chilton County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (55.6″/yr) with little drought and cheap to buy into (typical home $223k).

How Chilton County scores

Hazard Safety45
Freedom67
Food72
Isolation49
Sovereignty68
Water96
Affordability78
$223kTypical home
0.3%Property tax
$3,464Land / acre
55.6"Annual rain
7.2% of yrsSevere drought
44 miNearest metro
67People / sq mi
5.5%Federal land
63.2°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Chilton County, Alabama

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

Chilton County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (55.6″/yr) with little drought and cheap to buy into (typical home $223k).

How much does land cost in Chilton County, Alabama?

Land in Chilton County runs about $3,464 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Chilton County?

Chilton County gets about 55.6" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.2% of years.

How remote is Chilton County?

The nearest major metro is about 44 miles away, and population density is 67 people per square mile.

How Chilton compares in Alabama

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