Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hardee County

66BoltScore / 100
#20 of 67 in Florida

Hardee County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (53.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (72% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Hardee County scores

Hazard Safety31
Freedom89
Food56
Isolation50
Sovereignty76
Water97
Affordability63
$243kTypical home
1%Property tax
$6,616Land / acre
53.2"Annual rain
5.2% of yrsSevere drought
40 miNearest metro
40.4People / sq mi
0.6%Federal land
73°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hardee County, Florida

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

Hardee County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (53.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (72% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Hardee County, Florida?

Land in Hardee County runs about $6,616 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hardee County?

Hardee County gets about 53.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 5.2% of years.

How remote is Hardee County?

The nearest major metro is about 40 miles away, and population density is 40.4 people per square mile.

How Hardee compares in Florida

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