Calhoun County
FL · Pop. 13,593 · Rural County
Calhoun County is a rural county in Florida, spanning 567 square miles with 13,593 residents at a density of 24 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, peanuts, hay. A median home price of $134,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.55% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F and average winter lows of 40.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 61.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Calhoun - Liberty Hospital is 10 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 48.4% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 267-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $134,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Calhoun - Liberty Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 24 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 48.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 21.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Calhoun County, FL is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 77/100
- Median home price
- $134k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 267 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 61.7"
- Broadband
- 48.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Calhoun - Liberty Hospital, 10 mi
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Homesteading in Calhoun County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F, and average winter lows of 40.9°F. The established crops are cotton, peanuts, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $134,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 48.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Calhoun - Liberty Hospital is 10 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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