Holmes County

FL · Pop. 71,668 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Holmes County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 71,668.

$/Acre: $4,397

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 307 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax7.5%

Cost of Living Index108.8

Median Household Income$53,364

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,397

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale3726

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season307 days

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low59°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,863 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate