Jackson County

FL · Pop. 175,655 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 175,655.

$/Acre: $7,000

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 351 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 101/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$57,429

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,000

Median Home Price$539K

Acres for Sale3868

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season351 days

Annual Rainfall56.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low47°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,270 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K576

Property Crime /100K687

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak