Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Glades County

71BoltScore / 100
#12 of 67 in Florida

Glades County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (51.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (73% Republican).

How Glades County scores

Hazard Safety52
Freedom89
Food58
Isolation57
Sovereignty75
Water95
Affordability68
$266kTypical home
1%Property tax
$4,623Land / acre
51.1"Annual rain
8% of yrsSevere drought
54 miNearest metro
15.8People / sq mi
21.5%Federal land
74°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Glades County, Florida

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

Glades County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (51.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (73% Republican).

How much does land cost in Glades County, Florida?

Land in Glades County runs about $4,623 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Glades County?

Glades County gets about 51.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 8% of years.

How remote is Glades County?

The nearest major metro is about 54 miles away, and population density is 15.8 people per square mile.

How Glades compares in Florida

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