Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Baker County

72BoltScore / 100
#8 of 67 in Florida

Baker County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (51.3″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (85% Republican).

How Baker County scores

Hazard Safety87
Freedom94
Food59
Isolation47
Sovereignty79
Water94
Affordability48
$317kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$8,182Land / acre
51.3"Annual rain
10% of yrsSevere drought
35 miNearest metro
48.5People / sq mi
33.4%Federal land
68.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Baker County, Florida

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

Baker County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (51.3″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (85% Republican).

How much does land cost in Baker County, Florida?

Land in Baker County runs about $8,182 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Baker County?

Baker County gets about 51.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 10% of years.

How remote is Baker County?

The nearest major metro is about 35 miles away, and population density is 48.5 people per square mile.

How Baker compares in Florida

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