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Flagler County

FL · Pop. 121,710 · Mixed County

61/100Homestead Score

Flagler County sits in Florida across 486 square miles, home to 121,710 people at 250.4 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cabbage, potatoes, hay. A median home price of $333,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.79% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 323-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F and average winter lows of 46.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Adventhealth Palm Coast is 5.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.79%
Growing Season: 323 days
Broadband: 98.6%
Density: 250.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 323-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Adventhealth Palm Coast, with an emergency room, is just 5.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • Annual rainfall of 52.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 250.4 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Flagler County, FL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
61/100
Median home price
$333k
Property tax
0.79%
Growing season
323 days (zone 9b)
Annual rainfall
52.7"
Broadband
98.6%
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Palm Coast, 5.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.79%
Median Household Income$72,923
Poverty Rate9.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$333K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9b
Growing Season323 days
Annual Rainfall52.7 inches
Avg Summer High88.1°F
Avg Winter Low46.9°F
Top CropsCabbage, Potatoes, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado9/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAdventhealth Palm Coast (5.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Flagler County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Flagler County?
Flagler County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 323-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F, and average winter lows of 46.9°F. The established crops are cabbage, potatoes, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $333,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Adventhealth Palm Coast is 5.9 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.