Madison County

FL · Pop. 100,621 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 100,621.

$/Acre: $11,948

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 293 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 152.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index104.4

Median Household Income$40,344

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,948

Median Home Price$754K

Acres for Sale763

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season293 days

Annual Rainfall56.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,163 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432

Property Crime /100K449

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak