Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jefferson County

70BoltScore / 100
#15 of 67 in Florida

Jefferson County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (54.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (53% Republican). The trade-offs: 20 mi from the nearest metro.

How Jefferson County scores

Hazard Safety61
Freedom81
Food68
Isolation42
Sovereignty80
Water95
Affordability62
$309kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$5,049Land / acre
54.9"Annual rain
7.8% of yrsSevere drought
20 miNearest metro
25.8People / sq mi
4.7%Federal land
67.9°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Jefferson County, Florida

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

Jefferson County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (54.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (53% Republican). Watch-outs: 20 mi from the nearest metro.

How much does land cost in Jefferson County, Florida?

Land in Jefferson County runs about $5,049 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County gets about 54.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.8% of years.

How remote is Jefferson County?

The nearest major metro is about 20 miles away, and population density is 25.8 people per square mile.

How Jefferson compares in Florida

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