Marion County

FL · Pop. 109,265 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Marion County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 109,265.

$/Acre: $4,658

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 282 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$51,855

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,658

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale1762

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season282 days

Annual Rainfall62.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low58°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,440 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)347 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K406

Property Crime /100K476

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate