Washington County

FL · Pop. 56,738 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 56,738.

$/Acre: $5,963

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 282 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 77.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax6.6%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$77,330

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,963

Median Home Price$516K

Acres for Sale1999

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season282 days

Annual Rainfall60.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,919 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493

Property Crime /100K492

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate