Escambia County

FL · Pop. 18,318 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Escambia County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 18,318.

$/Acre: $1,751

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 297 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 13.6/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 Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$79,077

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,751

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale3968

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season297 days

Annual Rainfall58 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,323 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K812

Property Crime /100K797

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyStrong