Indian River County

FL · Pop. 31,920 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Indian River County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 31,920.

$/Acre: $2,186

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 315 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 19.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.66%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$94,622

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,186

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale331

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season315 days

Annual Rainfall53.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,199 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K852

Property Crime /100K816

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong