Pinellas County

FL · Pop. 24,448 · Rural County

8Homestead Score

Pinellas County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 24,448.

$/Acre: $1,966

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 307 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 21.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index104.4

Median Household Income$48,548

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,966

Median Home Price$292K

Acres for Sale4321

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season307 days

Annual Rainfall54.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low48°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,986 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)398 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K654

Property Crime /100K400

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong