Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hendry County

65BoltScore / 100
#22 of 67 in Florida

Hendry County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (51.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (61% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Hendry County scores

Hazard Safety21
Freedom84
Food54
Isolation53
Sovereignty82
Water96
Affordability67
$279kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$4,646Land / acre
51.9"Annual rain
7% of yrsSevere drought
48 miNearest metro
37.5People / sq mi
7.6%Federal land
74.7°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hendry County, Florida

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

Hendry County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (51.9″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (61% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Hendry County, Florida?

Land in Hendry County runs about $4,646 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hendry County?

Hendry County gets about 51.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7% of years.

How remote is Hendry County?

The nearest major metro is about 48 miles away, and population density is 37.5 people per square mile.

How Hendry compares in Florida

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