Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Lafayette County

78BoltScore / 100
#2 of 67 in Florida

Lafayette County is a strong bolthole (78/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (55.4″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (86% Republican).

How Lafayette County scores

Hazard Safety84
Freedom94
Food57
Isolation59
Sovereignty83
Water97
Affordability68
$268kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$4,741Land / acre
55.4"Annual rain
5.1% of yrsSevere drought
58 miNearest metro
14.9People / sq mi
0%Federal land
68.5°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Lafayette County, Florida

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

Lafayette County is a strong bolthole (78/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (55.4″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (86% Republican).

How much does land cost in Lafayette County, Florida?

Land in Lafayette County runs about $4,741 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Lafayette County?

Lafayette County gets about 55.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 5.1% of years.

How remote is Lafayette County?

The nearest major metro is about 58 miles away, and population density is 14.9 people per square mile.

How Lafayette compares in Florida

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