Country land in Alabama
How much good country Alabama has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa County Rockford, Hanover | 100% | -0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Choctaw County Needham, Toxey | 100% | -1.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Perry County Marion, Uniontown | 100% | -2.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Washington County Chatom, Tibbie | 100% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Crenshaw County Rutledge, Luverne | 100% | -0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pickens County Reform, Carrollton | 100% | -0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Conecuh County Evergreen, Castleberry | 100% | -1.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Lamar County Vernon, Millport | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Wilcox County Yellow Bluff, Camden | 100% | -1.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Clarke County Jackson, Grove Hill | 100% | -1.0%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Limestone County, Baldwin County.
Homeschool rules
Most families enroll in a church school: one enrollment form filed with the local superintendent, signed by the parent and the church school; the church school keeps attendance. A private-tutor option requires a certified teacher. No state testing.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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