Okaloosa County

FL · Pop. 17,340 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Okaloosa County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 17,340.

$/Acre: $2,309

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 313 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax7.56%

Cost of Living Index107.6

Median Household Income$69,308

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,309

Median Home Price$338K

Acres for Sale1423

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season313 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low51°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,589 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate