Levy County
FL · Pop. 44,276 · Suburban County
Levy County, Florida covers 1,118 square miles with a population of 44,276 and a density of 39.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, peanuts, melons. The median home price is $171,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 266-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.8°F and average winter lows of 43.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers is 25.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 81% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 266-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $171,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- The nearest hospital, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, is 25.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Levy County, FL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $171k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 266 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.8"
- Broadband
- 81%
- Nearest hospital
- Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, 25.4 mi
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Homesteading in Levy County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Levy County?
- Levy County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 266-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.8°F, and average winter lows of 43.7°F. The established crops are hay, peanuts, melons.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $171,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bayfront Health Seven Rivers is 25.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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