Dixie County

FL · Pop. 12,356 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Dixie County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 12,356.

$/Acre: $1,719

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 280 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 13.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.42%

Cost of Living Index109.4

Median Household Income$77,243

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,719

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale3486

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season280 days

Annual Rainfall64.2 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low56°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,457 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K722

Property Crime /100K749

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyStrong