Gulf County

FL · Pop. 63,939 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gulf County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 63,939.

$/Acre: $5,101

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 317 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 71/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax7.53%

Cost of Living Index105.5

Median Household Income$51,133

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,101

Median Home Price$436K

Acres for Sale4084

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season317 days

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low59°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,461 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505

Property Crime /100K598

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate