Glades County

FL · Pop. 33,306 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Glades County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 33,306.

$/Acre: $4,664

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 333 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 82.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax7.47%

Cost of Living Index107.2

Median Household Income$35,631

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,664

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale3624

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season333 days

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low57°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,780 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)219 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K492

Property Crime /100K685

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate