Jefferson County

FL · Pop. 172,795 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 172,795.

$/Acre: $7,007

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 353 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 124.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index107.9

Median Household Income$87,898

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,007

Median Home Price$489K

Acres for Sale4916

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season353 days

Annual Rainfall56.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low53°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,705 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K580

Property Crime /100K420

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak