Lake County

FL · Pop. 88,625 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lake County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 88,625.

$/Acre: $4,947

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 325 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 87/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index103.7

Median Household Income$75,227

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,947

Median Home Price$435K

Acres for Sale2876

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season325 days

Annual Rainfall56.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low45°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,731 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate