Lafayette County

FL · Pop. 17,173 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lafayette County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 17,173.

$/Acre: $1,778

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 290 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.6/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax7.97%

Cost of Living Index109.8

Median Household Income$72,339

Poverty Rate20.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,778

Median Home Price$279K

Acres for Sale37

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season290 days

Annual Rainfall60 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low59°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,659 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K632

Property Crime /100K846

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyStrong