Liberty
Florida

What stands out

Against every county in America, Liberty County is unusual in three ways: the school test score is in the top 4% of American counties (3.50 where 3.0 is grade level), home internet speed is in the bottom 6% of American counties (75 Mbps), and the average temperature is in the top 6% of American counties (69°F). Within Florida it ranks 9th of 67 counties for the school test score.

Where you are

You live in Liberty County, Florida. 7,704 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 1.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +96).

Florida has no income tax and no estate tax, and its Save Our Homes cap limits assessed-value growth to 3% a year for homesteaded owners. The trade-off is insurance: home, wind and flood premiums are the highest in the country and several national carriers have left the market. The state has added more residents than any other since 2020.

Money

The typical household here brings in $51,723 a year, lower than 75% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,828. Unemployment runs 3.2%, lower than 59% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Florida has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $206K, cheaper than 60% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $858 a month. Property tax is 0.82% of home value, roughly $932 a year on that median home, lower than 53% of American counties. 81% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.4 per 1,000 residents, higher than 77% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 73.7 years, shorter than 73% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 1.3 per 10,000 people. 13.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.43 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 96% of American counties. 81% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 67 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 53% of eligible voters turned out. Under Florida law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 69°F, highs near 81 and lows near 57, warmer than 94% of American counties. About 47 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 41 out of 100, safer than 59% of American counties; the county has had 41 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 75 Mbps down, slower than 94% of American counties.