Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Martin County

53BoltScore / 100
#47 of 67 in Florida

Martin County is a solid bolthole (53/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (55.6″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and little isolation — a major metro is just 13 mi away.

How Martin County scores

Hazard Safety6
Freedom85
Food53
Isolation17
Sovereignty80
Water96
Affordability36
$450kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$7,304Land / acre
55.6"Annual rain
6.6% of yrsSevere drought
13 miNearest metro
300.3People / sq mi
24.3%Federal land
74.5°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Martin County, Florida

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

Martin County is a solid bolthole (53/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (55.6″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and little isolation — a major metro is just 13 mi away.

How much does land cost in Martin County, Florida?

Land in Martin County runs about $7,304 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Martin County?

Martin County gets about 55.6" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.6% of years.

How remote is Martin County?

The nearest major metro is about 13 miles away, and population density is 300.3 people per square mile.

How Martin compares in Florida

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