Lawrence County
The low cost of living in Lawrence County, Alabama is one of the many factors that businesses and individuals consider when relocating to the area. Lawrence County offers affordable housing and low property taxes. The low cost of living extends to state and local taxes, prices for groceries and other household items, as well everyday expenses. Residents can enjoy the low cost of living in a rural setting, but still have easy access to great job opportunities, educational opportunities, and recreational activities.
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OUTDOORS & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Lawrence County is located in northwest Alabama. The Tennessee River’s Wheeler Lake forms the northern border of the county, while Bankhead National Forest occupies the southern fourth of the county. The northern part of the county, along the banks of the Tennessee River, is relatively flat. As you go further south you ascend a plateau across the central part of the county, with the area in the Bankhead National Forest rising again into a mountainous area.
This beautiful county is full of surprising experiences and adventures, packed with rich culture and history, and is full of the most friendly and warm people you'll meet in the South. Lawrence County is the best place in Alabama to visit, live, work and play!
SENIOR LIVING & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
Volunteering is rewarding. It makes you feel like you are accomplishing something—that you are giving back —that you are helping people. Volunteering also gives you the opportunity to meet people, make new friends, and get out of the house. You can volunteer a day or two a week or in some cases even a few hours a day. For a complete list of Lawrence County civic organizations click here.
Calmer, gentler way of life.
There comes a time for each of us when we long for a calmer, gentler way of life. The beauty of Bankhead Forest offered us exactly that . . . hiking trails, waterfalls, and summer nights sizzling with lightning bugs. Plus, we truly treasure the precious people and the small-town values that are still appreciated throughout Lawrence County.

-Duane and Alice Evans
Lawrence County Residents of 5 years
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Upcoming Events
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Golden Hour at the Garden
Step into an evening of laid-back elegance at Golden Hour, set against the natural beauty of Cedar…
Miracle Worker Play
An outdoor drama depicting the life of America’s first lady of courage attracts thousands of…
Roaring on the Fairgrounds
- Recurring on the 3rd Saturday of July
The public is invited to witness a night of exciting tractor and truck pulling and dirt throwing…
Market at the Garden
Join us for a seasonal, open-air shopping experience featuring local vendors, handmade goods, and…
Shakespeare in the Garden
Performances by Huntsville Shakespeare Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare like…
At the Well - Young Women's Eucharistic Retreat
“The water I shall give will become in you a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:14…
Global Rhythm & Blooms
Travel the world without leaving the Garden. Global Rhythm & Blooms is a bi-weekly event series…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month!…
Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days
Always the first Friday and Saturday in August, the Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days…
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