Best Places to Live in Barbour County, Alabama

Barbour County, Alabama is located in the southern portion of the state and is home to multiple state parks, rivers, and lakes. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing and hiking. The county also features several historical sites such as McGehee-Stringer Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the Southeast, and Confederate Memorial Park. There are numerous small towns in Barbour County with shops and restaurants featuring local cuisine and handmade goods. Barbour County offers its residents and visitors a unique combination of rural charm and natural beauty that makes it an ideal destination for those looking to relax or explore.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Barbour County is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Barbour County jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Barbour County's cost of living is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Barbour County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Barbour County, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Barbour county remained moderately Republican, 53.5% to 45.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Barbour County's population is 25,259 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 5.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Barbour County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.6%.

SCHOOLS

Barbour County public schools spend $9,120 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.2 students per teacher in Barbour County. More Education

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Housing Market in barbour

It's a good time to buy in Barbour. Home Appreciation is up 13.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Barbour is .

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