Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Clay County

57BoltScore / 100
#37 of 67 in Florida

Clay County is a solid bolthole (57/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (52.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican). The trade-offs: 32 mi from the nearest metro and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Clay County scores

Hazard Safety19
Freedom87
Food58
Isolation19
Sovereignty74
Water94
Affordability50
$337kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$6,932Land / acre
52.1"Annual rain
8.8% of yrsSevere drought
32 miNearest metro
384.4People / sq mi
0%Federal land
69.7°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Clay County, Florida

Is Clay County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Clay County is a solid bolthole (57/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (52.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican). Watch-outs: 32 mi from the nearest metro and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Clay County, Florida?

Land in Clay County runs about $6,932 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Clay County?

Clay County gets about 52.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 8.8% of years.

How remote is Clay County?

The nearest major metro is about 32 miles away, and population density is 384.4 people per square mile.

How Clay compares in Florida

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