Leon County

FL · Pop. 155,148 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Leon County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 155,148.

$/Acre: $8,598

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 301 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$80,907

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,598

Median Home Price$595K

Acres for Sale3449

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season301 days

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low51°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,437 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)282 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K263

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak