Lands of America recently had over $2 billion in land and other rural acreage for sale in the Yellowhammer State. This represents almost 410,000 acres of land for sale in the state (accounting for around one percent of land in the state). Of the 67 counties in the state, Escambia County had the most land for sale. The most expensive land listed for sale in Alabama on Lands of America recently was $38 million, while the average price of land and ranches for sale in Alabama was $425,597. There were 3,506 acres of sold land in Alabama recorded last month through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects an increase in sales activity over data from August 2018. The total value of this sold land and rural real estate was $9 million. Escambia County had the most land sales recently in the state. Alabama takes full advantage of its plentiful natural assets, with over 1.3 million acres of public hunting lands and some of the country's most liberal hunting seasons and bag limits. Some of the most popular wildlife species to hunt in Alabama include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning doves, rabbits, and waterfowl. As befits a state with excellent hunting for game including whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks, and quail, hunting land was the most common type of land for sale in Alabama. Anglers will enjoy casting for species like bass, catfish, trout, and pike on land for sale in the state. The state has also been ranked among the ten best states for the cost of living by U.S. News & World Report. In terms of size, Alabama is the country's 30th-largest state, covering an area of 52,423 square miles (34 million acres). Of its total landmass, 50,645 square miles (97 percent) is made up of land, while the remaining 1,775 square miles is covered by water.