Bay County

FL · Pop. 105,581 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Bay County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 105,581.

$/Acre: $3,896

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 306 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 59/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.67%

Cost of Living Index100.2

Median Household Income$57,020

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,896

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale4219

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season306 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low48°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,066 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K588

Property Crime /100K719

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate