RANK #571 / 1001 NAT · #22 / 27 AL · POP 111,233
1YR FORECAST: -0.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Mooresville, Alabama, a town older than the state itself, offers a glimpse into the past with its well-preserved antebellum homes and the oldest continuously operating post office in Alabama. Limestone County, where Mooresville is located, sits in northern Alabama, west of Huntsville. Commuting to Huntsville is common, with major corridors like I-65 and I-565 providing access. The community blends rural living with access to urban amenities. The Elk River and Tennessee River border the county, offering opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
Limestone County has been Alabama's fastest-growing county for seven consecutive years. This growth is fueled by families and professionals seeking more space and a strong community, often commuting to nearby Huntsville for work. The economy benefits from investments in manufacturing, aerospace, and bioscience industries. The public school system in Limestone County is above average, and the county also offers vocational programs for high schoolers in STEM industries.
Limestone County is one of 43 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.2% runs above the profile's typical -0.0%.
See all 43 Sun Belt Exurban Boom counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 14.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Eli Lilly and Company Advanced Manufacturing Facility
Eli Lilly and Company
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$6,000M | Under Construction |
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Carpenter Technology Specialty Metals Expansion
Carpenter Technology
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$354M | Planned |
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Cast Products Aluminum Foundry Expansion
Cast Products
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$74M | Planned |
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Athenian Sky Solar Farm
Athenian Sky Solar, LLC (Duke Energy)
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$55M | Planned |
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Amazon XL Fulfillment Center
Amazon
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$50M | Operating |
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Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant License Extension
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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— | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Limestone County scores 42/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#571). Median household income is $83,629 and job growth is running at +1.9%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Limestone County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $281,000 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.30, with rents averaging $970/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Limestone County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +3.4% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.9% clip. Home values shifted +1.2% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.47% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Limestone County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.