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