Home insurance premiums now outpace property taxes in most US counties
Homeowners in two thirds of US counties are paying more for insurance than for property taxes as climate-driven disasters push premiums higher and threaten local budgets.
Alabama 1 article
Alabama stretches from Appalachian foothills and the Black Belt to the Gulf Coast, with Montgomery serving as the state capital. Birmingham's civil rights history, Huntsville's aerospace industry and Mobile's port activities reflect different parts of its economy and identity. Agriculture and manufacturing coexist with fast-growing metropolitan suburbs and rural communities. Severe storms, coastal flooding and access to health and education services present different challenges across the state.