Baker County

FL · Pop. 68,382 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Baker County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 68,382.

$/Acre: $5,728

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 297 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 87/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$85,870

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,728

Median Home Price$472K

Acres for Sale4575

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season297 days

Annual Rainfall57.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low58°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,016 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)297 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493

Property Crime /100K618

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate