Charlotte County

FL · Pop. 161,418 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Charlotte County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 161,418.

$/Acre: $7,382

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 338 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 124.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index103.8

Median Household Income$62,719

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,382

Median Home Price$541K

Acres for Sale4373

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season338 days

Annual Rainfall57.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,483 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K492

Property Crime /100K657

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak