Hardee County

FL · Pop. 91,360 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hardee County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 91,360.

$/Acre: $3,114

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 325 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 56.7/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 Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index99.2

Median Household Income$49,682

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,114

Median Home Price$220K

Acres for Sale2977

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season325 days

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,204 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate