Wakulla County
FL · Pop. 34,608 · Suburban County
Wakulla County, Florida covers 606 square miles with a population of 34,608 and a density of 57.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $216,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 243-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F and average winter lows of 39.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 61.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is 25.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 243-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 low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 61.3 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 5.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- The nearest hospital, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, is 25.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Wakulla County, FL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 58/100
- Median home price
- $216k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 243 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 61.3"
- Broadband
- 80.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, 25.9 mi
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Homesteading in Wakulla County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wakulla County?
- Wakulla County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 243-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F, and average winter lows of 39.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $216,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is 25.9 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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