Calhoun County

FL · Pop. 197,190 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 197,190.

$/Acre: $10,424

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 356 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 149.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$48,610

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,424

Median Home Price$694K

Acres for Sale977

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season356 days

Annual Rainfall58.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,240 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K443

Property Crime /100K342

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak