Suwannee County

FL · Pop. 176,978 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Suwannee County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 176,978.

$/Acre: $7,892

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 290 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index109.8

Median Household Income$40,233

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,892

Median Home Price$492K

Acres for Sale1934

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season290 days

Annual Rainfall61.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low56°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,920 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak