Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Marion County

54BoltScore / 100
#45 of 67 in Florida

Marion County is a solid bolthole (54/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (52″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 36 mi from the nearest metro.

How Marion County scores

Hazard Safety5
Freedom85
Food58
Isolation30
Sovereignty69
Water96
Affordability32
$273kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$12,964Land / acre
52"Annual rain
6% of yrsSevere drought
36 miNearest metro
258.1People / sq mi
27.6%Federal land
70.8°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Marion County, Florida

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

Marion County is a solid bolthole (54/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (52″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 36 mi from the nearest metro.

How much does land cost in Marion County, Florida?

Land in Marion County runs about $12,964 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Marion County?

Marion County gets about 52" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6% of years.

How remote is Marion County?

The nearest major metro is about 36 miles away, and population density is 258.1 people per square mile.

How Marion compares in Florida

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