Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jackson County

69BoltScore / 100
#16 of 67 in Florida

Jackson County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths are decent rainfall (55.9″/yr) and strong economic & personal freedom (69% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Jackson County scores

Hazard Safety24
Freedom88
Food72
Isolation57
Sovereignty68
Water92
Affordability80
$184kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$4,146Land / acre
55.9"Annual rain
12.4% of yrsSevere drought
59 miNearest metro
53People / sq mi
3.1%Federal land
67.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Jackson County, Florida

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

Jackson County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths: decent rainfall (55.9″/yr) and strong economic & personal freedom (69% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Jackson County, Florida?

Land in Jackson County runs about $4,146 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jackson County?

Jackson County gets about 55.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 12.4% of years.

How remote is Jackson County?

The nearest major metro is about 59 miles away, and population density is 53 people per square mile.

How Jackson compares in Florida

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