Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Franklin County

68BoltScore / 100
#17 of 67 in Florida

Franklin County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (56.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican).

How Franklin County scores

Hazard Safety54
Freedom87
Food54
Isolation58
Sovereignty86
Water96
Affordability44
$426kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$6,207Land / acre
56.5"Annual rain
5.9% of yrsSevere drought
56 miNearest metro
23.1People / sq mi
9.9%Federal land
68.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Franklin County, Florida

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

Franklin County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (56.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican).

How much does land cost in Franklin County, Florida?

Land in Franklin County runs about $6,207 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Franklin County?

Franklin County gets about 56.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 5.9% of years.

How remote is Franklin County?

The nearest major metro is about 56 miles away, and population density is 23.1 people per square mile.

How Franklin compares in Florida

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