Citrus County

FL · Pop. 115,709 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Citrus County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 115,709.

$/Acre: $11,971

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 317 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 200.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.89%

Cost of Living Index106

Median Household Income$85,636

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,971

Median Home Price$643K

Acres for Sale1693

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season317 days

Annual Rainfall59.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low51°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,256 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)394 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K589

Property Crime /100K818

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak