Clay County

FL · Pop. 14,532 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 14,532.

$/Acre: $2,214

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 341 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 15.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.12%

Cost of Living Index107.1

Median Household Income$76,705

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,214

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale2463

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season341 days

Annual Rainfall62.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low55°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,723 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K914

Property Crime /100K1074

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyStrong