Liberty County

FL · Pop. 17,427 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Liberty County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 17,427.

$/Acre: $1,823

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 328 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index108.9

Median Household Income$87,818

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,823

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale2483

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season328 days

Annual Rainfall60.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low55°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,979 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426

Property Crime /100K428

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate