Columbia County

FL · Pop. 48,262 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Columbia County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 48,262.

$/Acre: $2,746

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 290 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index103.4

Median Household Income$39,371

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,746

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale2911

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season290 days

Annual Rainfall61.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low45°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,303 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K470

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate