Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Collier County

54BoltScore / 100
#46 of 67 in Florida

Collier County is a solid bolthole (54/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (54.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $556k).

How Collier County scores

Hazard Safety1
Freedom85
Food58
Isolation41
Sovereignty64
Water96
Affordability30
$556kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$6,076Land / acre
54.9"Annual rain
6.5% of yrsSevere drought
50 miNearest metro
202.5People / sq mi
50.5%Federal land
75.4°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Collier County, Florida

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

Collier County is a solid bolthole (54/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (54.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (62% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $556k).

How much does land cost in Collier County, Florida?

Land in Collier County runs about $6,076 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Collier County?

Collier County gets about 54.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.5% of years.

How remote is Collier County?

The nearest major metro is about 50 miles away, and population density is 202.5 people per square mile.

How Collier compares in Florida

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