Walton County

FL · Pop. 46,525 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Walton County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 46,525.

$/Acre: $1,845

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 357 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax7.08%

Cost of Living Index100.9

Median Household Income$63,336

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,845

Median Home Price$158K

Acres for Sale4398

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season357 days

Annual Rainfall58.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low57°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,626 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)246 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K443

Property Crime /100K335

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate