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