DeSoto County

FL · Pop. 54,033 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

DeSoto County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 54,033.

$/Acre: $3,586

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 357 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 58.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.04%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$71,254

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,586

Median Home Price$400K

Acres for Sale4931

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season357 days

Annual Rainfall62.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low51°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,588 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K392

Property Crime /100K515

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate