Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Citrus County

55BoltScore / 100
#40 of 67 in Florida

Citrus County is a solid bolthole (55/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (52″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (70% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $273k).

How Citrus County scores

Hazard Safety5
Freedom88
Food57
Isolation37
Sovereignty71
Water97
Affordability32
$273kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$13,801Land / acre
52"Annual rain
4.9% of yrsSevere drought
56 miNearest metro
286.5People / sq mi
6.6%Federal land
71.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Citrus County, Florida

Is Citrus County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Citrus County is a solid bolthole (55/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (52″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (70% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $273k).

How much does land cost in Citrus County, Florida?

Land in Citrus County runs about $13,801 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Citrus County?

Citrus County gets about 52" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.9% of years.

How remote is Citrus County?

The nearest major metro is about 56 miles away, and population density is 286.5 people per square mile.

How Citrus compares in Florida

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