Hendry County
FL · Pop. 40,798 · Suburban County
Hendry County, Florida covers 1,156 square miles with a population of 40,798 and a density of 35.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on sugarcane, sweet corn, beans. A median home price of $190,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.8% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 10a with a 361-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.2°F and average winter lows of 52.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hendry Regional Medical Center is 19.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 361-day growing season in USDA zone 10a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $190,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on sugarcane, sweet corn, beans means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 21.6% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Hendry County, FL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $190k
- Property tax
- 0.8%
- Growing season
- 361 days (zone 10a)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.9"
- Broadband
- 87.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Hendry Regional Medical Center, 19.6 mi
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Homesteading in Hendry County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hendry County?
- Hendry County is in USDA hardiness zone 10a with a 361-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.2°F, and average winter lows of 52.9°F. The established crops are sugarcane, sweet corn, beans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $190,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hendry Regional Medical Center is 19.6 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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