Sumter County

FL · Pop. 160,710 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Sumter County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 160,710.

$/Acre: $6,136

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 337 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax7.61%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$44,502

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,136

Median Home Price$502K

Acres for Sale3129

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season337 days

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low57°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,250 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)287 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K460

Property Crime /100K345

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak