Limestone County is nestled in the state of Alabama. With an area of 607 square miles, Limestone County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 6,567 residents. Limestone County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Athens, with a population of 42,320.

Limestone County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Limestone County residents is $36,941, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Alabama. In keeping with this, the average home value in Limestone County is $80,139, well above the state average of $81,737.    Continued below...