Gilchrist County

FL · Pop. 67,765 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Gilchrist County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 67,765.

$/Acre: $2,524

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 281 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 39.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$94,945

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,524

Median Home Price$239K

Acres for Sale332

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season281 days

Annual Rainfall62.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low55°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,824 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K631

Property Crime /100K449

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate