Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Dixie County

72BoltScore / 100
#9 of 67 in Florida

Dixie County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (56.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (83% Republican).

How Dixie County scores

Hazard Safety64
Freedom93
Food56
Isolation55
Sovereignty67
Water97
Affordability73
$223kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$4,694Land / acre
56.2"Annual rain
4.9% of yrsSevere drought
51 miNearest metro
24.8People / sq mi
6.2%Federal land
69.2°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Dixie County, Florida

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

Dixie County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (56.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (83% Republican).

How much does land cost in Dixie County, Florida?

Land in Dixie County runs about $4,694 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Dixie County?

Dixie County gets about 56.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.9% of years.

How remote is Dixie County?

The nearest major metro is about 51 miles away, and population density is 24.8 people per square mile.

How Dixie compares in Florida

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