RANK #715 / 996 · POP 104,199 · AL
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.1%
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.
Below national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| 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
|
$354M | Planned |
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Cast Products Aluminum Foundry Expansion
Cast Products
|
$74M | Planned |
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Athenian Sky Solar Farm
Athenian Sky Solar, LLC (Duke Energy)
|
$55M | Planned |
|
Amazon XL Fulfillment Center
Amazon
|
$50M | Operating |
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Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant License Extension
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
|
— | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Limestone County has a Boom Town Index score of 28/100, ranking #715 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.9% and a median household income of $80,146, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Limestone County is $229,400 with median rent at $861/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3494, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.9%. Home values changed +0.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.57% of Limestone County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.