Osceola County

FL · Pop. 157,196 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Osceola County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 157,196.

$/Acre: $15,222

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 321 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 403.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax7.96%

Cost of Living Index104.8

Median Household Income$68,870

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,222

Median Home Price$813K

Acres for Sale1082

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season321 days

Annual Rainfall62.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,197 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K472

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak